2013-2014

ANNUAL REPORT 2013-2014 Table of Contents LETTER FROM THE HEADMASTER...... 5

THE CAROL MORGAN SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS...... 10

THE CAROL MORGAN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION...... 10

THE CAROL MORGAN SCHOOL OF SANTO DOMINGO 1933-2014...... 11

CAROL MORGAN SCHOOL CALENDAR...... 13

DEPUTY HEAD REPORT...... 15

BUSINESS OFFICE REPORT...... 19

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REPORT...... 21

MIDDLE SCHOOL REPORT...... 27

HIGH SCHOOL REPORT...... 34

FINE ARTS REPORT...... 41

ATHLETIC REPORT...... 49

SCHOOL WIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORT...... 54

ADMISSIONS OFFICE REPORT...... 55

DEVELOPMENT OFFICE REPORT...... 56

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT...... 62

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES REPORT...... 66

LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER REPORT...... 77

TECHNOLOGY REPORT...... 82

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT...... 87

SECURITY REPORT ...... 90

PTO REPORT...... 91

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION REPORT...... 92

APPENDICES...... 94

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August 2014

Dear Parents,

We, the community of CMS, have inherited from Miss Carol Morgan a long line of dedicated educators, the values of understanding the multicultural complex world in which we live and the importance of further service to a world that needs our leadership and courage. Our mission and our vision are living documents that constantly guide us in our quest to provide the best educational program not only of the Dominican Republic but of the greater region. In doing so, we began this year by changing our accreditation affiliation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA). We chose to make this transition in our belief that, as a school, we needed further challenges and accreditation evaluation methodologies that were more reflective of our age and stage as an institution that has been around for over 81 years. MSA gives us choices of accreditation protocols that allow us to reflect deeply and create new action plans for our future. It also provides us with the opportunity to aspire to certificates of excellence in several areas. Thus, under the leadership of Deputy Head Brien McCall, we have begun our new self-reflection in preparation for an accreditation visit in April 2015. During the year we have included all stakeholders: Board, administration, teachers, parents, alumni and students not only in reflective questioning of who we are and where we are going, but in helping to design the blueprint for a new school wide action plan and vision.

In this Annual Report you will find a summary of information compiled from the past academic year containing information from the Elementary, Middle and High Schools concerning their respective programs. We also highlight selective academic results and provide information about extracurricular activities. In addition reports from the Library, After School Programs, Business Office, the Technology Department, Development Office, and the Maintenance Department highlight the numerous successes in improving facilities and services to support the continually advancing academic program.

This year the distinguished Principal team had a few new members. It was composed of Brien McCall who replaced Christie Brown as Deputy Head for Curriculum and Instruction (returning to CMS after a two year absence, and previously our ES Principal for four years); Ernest Peterson in his seventh year at CMS but his third year as High School Principal; Nicolaas Mostert who replaced Marsha Aaronson as Middle School Principal and Laura Tolone in her 10th year at CMS and her third as Elementary Principal. The elementary team was complimented by Nate Bahrenburg in his third year as Assistant Principal and Erin Thomas also in her third year as Early Childhood Coordinator. At the end of this academic year we wish Mr. Peterson success as he moves on to lead a Charter School in Connecticut. Highlights of the Year

Communications Position – As of November we implemented a new position in the school to upgrade our communications with the greater community. Michelle Maura is our first Digital Communications & Social Media Coordinator (DCSMC). The function of this position is to assure a more dynamic interchange between parents, teachers, and administrators through our social media networks and within the framework of the 21st Century Skills that we are teaching our students. As a starting point, this year’s focus was on increasing our social media sharing and presence, updating our parent email database and establishing the News Flash as a blog. Thus we have been focusing on our Twitter accounts, Facebook accounts and Instagram accounts as you can see in a later section of this report. As a blog Newsflash now provides information, instead of once every two weeks, a couple of times a week with the added advantage that it is now interactive and parents may comment on articles they read.

Sameer Hinduja - In April the PTO sponsored a parent presentation by Sameer Hinduja on the topic of “Cyberbullying, Sexting and Unwise Social Networking : The Role of Parents.” Sameer spoke with students from third to twelfth grades on the same subject. Dr. Sameer Hinduja is a Professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University and Co-Director of the Cyberbullying Research Center. He is recognized internationally for his groundbreaking work on the subjects of cyberbullying and safe social networking, concerns that have paralleled the exponential growth in online communication by young people. He works with the U.S. Department of Education and 6 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

many state departments of education to improve their Secondary Library. The CMS Facilities Committee and policies and programming related to the prevention and the Board of Directors have been working on providing response of teen technology misuse. Students responded improved Physical Education facilities for the 1100 student with great interest and later in the year when we had to population that we have. To that end we first consulted deal with some cyber situations, Sameer was quick to help with our Master Plan Advisors, H2L2, and then hired a us bring down a site that some students were using in an local architectural firm, ARCOPLAN (Arq. Carlos Jorge) inappropriate way. to be the local architects for the design and development of the construction documents for the Gym and Third Floor Pruebas Nacionales – Armando Marti (for HS) and Ligia of the Library. The reason for a third floor on the library Puello (for MS) act as our coordinators with the Ministry is to liberate the present gym from the classrooms that are of Education as it relates to the National exams that some above it so that eventually the gym may come down and a students take in 8th and 12th grades. During the year we new one constructed without the need of a heavy structure assure that the content for these exams is built into our that supports classrooms on top of it. Furthermore the curriculum. Nevertheless as these exams are administered library was built to be third floor ready as far as its structure in Spanish, we provide a summer preparation course for is concerned. Neither the Facilities Committee nor the 8th and 12th grade students so that some of the vocabulary Board has yet approved the final design of the gym but of content that they have seen in English can be brushed they have agreed that liberating the classroom space is the up in Spanish. The results of the 2013 tests were excellent. first step in that process. The third floor of the library will 71 out of 71 8th grade students passed the Escuela Básica include three classrooms, a sound-proof chorus room, a (8th grade) tests and 49 out of 49 students in 12th grade sound-proof band room and 7 sound-proof practice rooms. passed the Escuela Media (12th grade) tests. The second project that will be undertaken this summer is the renovation of the High School Science labs. The Facility Modernization and Master Plan – As part of 6 labs that we have right now were built approximately the modernization of the CMS campus we continue to 30 years ago and do not meet the needs nor standards of improve our facilities to meet the educational needs of 21st Century learning. Thus, we will be redoing floors, our student population. This past summer several projects ceilings, cabinetry and design to modernize them. Two of were completed. the rooms will be turned into STEM labs. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Our The ES library went through phase two of its three phase intent is to create flexible enough rooms to be able to use renovation. New ceilings and lighting were installed them for robotics and engineering courses that we are and and new furniture was purchased. Also in the ES to will further be introducing into our HS curriculum. In accommodate our OLC needs a new office was constructed addition we will be replacing the old energy consuming out of a previous larger office and a waiting area. air conditioners in all of these rooms for higher efficiency systems in order to push further the greening of our campus Cafeteria tables were re-topped and the turnstiles for and the intent to save on electricity bills. entering the areas to purchase food were adjusted to allow Based on the results of a new structural analysis of our for more space to enter the line for purchasing food. present gym that was requested by the Board of Directors, we will be doing some corrective maintenance and Covered walkways from Ana Teresa Parades St. were built retrofitting of that facility in order to be cautious and to connect with the ES 5th grade assure the safety of our students. classrooms in order to provide an additional weather protected entrance into the school. Thank you to the PTO The Board of Directors also approved that we invest in for sponsoring this construction. high efficiency air conditioning units in order to save on energy consumption in the long run. To this end, this In addition a reimagined central zen courtyard was summer will see the first phase of that endeavor. Aside inaugurated between two wings of the High School. The from the high efficiency air conditioning that will be High School Science labs were also outfitted with new installed on the third floor of the library there will be more emergency shut off gas lines. high efficiency air conditioning installed in the renovated science labs, in the administrative wing and in all of the There are three major projects that we will be working on early childhood quad of the elementary school. this summer as we continue to provide our students with a safe, modern and up-to-date facility for the best learning environment in the country. Statistics about Turnover – The very nature of Carol Morgan School, responding to both the needs of the The first of these will be a third floor expansion ofour Dominican Community as well as to those of the American ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 7 and foreign community makes it quite unique on this island. Our admissions policies assure that there is reserved space for the foreign community that sees our American education system as the one that best responds to their needs as world travelers. Thus we have a large turnover of students each year and we keep track of the trends that we notice. See Appendix H-1 about turnover, enrollment, withdrawals and student nationality make up as of the first day of this school year.

Global Issues Network – After working for a year in planning to host a GIN conference, this major undertaking became a reality March 13 -16. GINs are groups of students and teachers, working internationally, to develop solutions for global issues. GINs challenge students and teachers to immerse themselves in a chosen issue and to interact with peers and other international collaborators to create networks, think and act critically, creatively, and innovatively toward creating solutions to address real-world global issues. The key ideas are based on the book High Noon- 20 Global Problems, 20 Years to Solve Them by Jean Francois Rischard:

Rischard’s 20 Global Issues Sharing our Planet Sharing our Humanity Sharing our Rule Book Global Warming Fight against poverty Reinventing taxation for the 21st century Biodiversity and ecosystem Peace keeping, conflict prevention, Biotechnology rules loss combating terrorism Fisheries depletion Education for all Global financial architecture Deforestation Global infectious diseases Illegal drugs Water deficits Digital divide Trade, investment and competition rules Maritime safety and Natural disaster prevention and mitigation Intellectual property rights pollution E-commerce rules International labor and migration rules CMS in March was proud to host 14 countries from social entrepreneurship, the harms of plastic, and many South, Central, and Continental America with over 400 more. Students learned valuable skills about everything student delegates to share the progress they are making from grant proposals to leveraging GIN in the college on combatting the 20 global issues mentioned above. admission process to starting a movement. We spent our Students took to heart Jean-François Rischard’s challenge first night enjoying Dominican culture; and our vegan that we have 20 years to reverse the damage we had done Mindful Meal was accompanied by Carnaval performers, in these 20 areas or the planet would reach a tipping point Folkloric Dancers, and even a play written especially for of collapse. Our attendees shared about almost all of this occasion. The next night festivities were held in the the issues, from ecosystem losses to education for all to Zona Colonial at the Fortaleza Ozama, where traditional deforestation. Dominican merengue bands and more modern DJs played their way into a successful evening. Aside from each As GIN student leader Maggie Baird wrote so eloquently, student presenting their efforts in a workshop, everyone “Our participants had a long, rewarding three days, filled was also part of a global village, a group comprised of with keynote speakers, expert panels, cultural events, students of varying ages, schools, and perspectives. Each student workshops, and global village meetings. Among village met five times, and under the guidance of Global the highlights were María José Fernández, an alumna from Village Leader, they came up with a Global Action Plan Carol Morgan, gave an impassioned keynote about being to combat climate change. This plan was presented at the young and being powerful that moved the entire crowd; closing ceremonies, and hopefully many actions will be Rob Burroughs, a youth leadership powerhouse who had 4 taken in participants’ respective schools and communities. workshops that were packed because of his popularity and John Liu, a documentarian who showcased his amazing Overall, the conference was a huge success. It was largely work around the world. Expert Panels and Skill-Based student-led, and the Carol Morgan School community Workshops were two new additions to the GIN conference, really got to step up and show their leadership abilities. and they were extremely successful. In our three sessions of Our school had over 70 volunteers who did everything workshops, we hosted panels with experts on deforestation, from leading global villages to recording and uploading 8 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

workshops. Our core student planning team of eight people was engrained into the conference at every level, and were responsible for inviting speakers, planning the events, updating all forms of social media, making global villages, creating the website, and ensuring our campus was ready in every way for this conference. As a community, we are nothing but proud of this weekend, which was a place where our participants erased borders and shared experiences as global citizens. Every attendee exited the conference with a renewed sense of purpose and power.”

Artist in Residence -This year CMS provided two Artists in Residence! The Primary School worked with the Missoula Children’s Theater, who together with 60 students developed, practiced, and put on a play in one week! Two performances of Snow White were held, one for the student body and another for parents in the evening. It was amazing to see the quality of the play considering the short time span it took to put together.

The Secondary School worked with Frances and Alexandria Bradley, experienced tap dancers, who worked with students in this dance genre. The week began with the Bradley sisters performing for the entire school where they dazzled the crowd with their skill. Throughout the week they worked with sixty or so kids to put together a student-led presentation that Friday.

Zoo Story - Having started a tradition last year of directing a faculty drama production, English teacher Linda Mishkin and I once again took on the task. This year we directed a play called the Zoo Story, written by Edward Albee from the genre called Theatre of the Absurd. The performances were held the weekend of April 25. Because of the non-traditional nature of the play, after each production the audience stayed for a question – answer–reflection session which proved to be quite stimulating in and of itself. Once again the professional quality of the production amazed the audience. ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 9

In Summary

In each of the Principals reports you will find an analysis of the academic goals of each division and the success achieved. Academic and tribes goals are established by the entire faculty of that division analyzing the data of the previous year and together coming up with a needs assessment and strategies agreed upon to establish new goals. This is a never ending process and is supported as one of the necessary pillars of a school’s accreditation: continuous improvement.

Throughout the rest of this Annual Report you can read further details about the successes we have had with our Tribes program, now completing its thirteenth year as a school-wide CMS program, our technology program under the leadership of Nigel Robinson and the continued support of Harold Ortiz, our athletics program newly led by Jennalee Burch, and our Fine Arts program (including drama, chorus, band, art and three dimensional art) once again led by Jonathan Baird.

We are appreciative of the parent support that we have at CMS. We are especially appreciative of the initiatives and support we receive from the PTO, led with great distinction by Michelle Lalo and the Alumni Association, energetically led by Clara Rojas. We are also appreciative of the endeavors of the Development Department led by Vielka Morales, who this year helped bring in two donations in our ever growing Naming Project: one to name the Health Office and one to name the first floor of the library for a total pledged commitment of US$332,843.

By reading this report you will see evidence of the professional way that decisions are made based on research and reflection, both in the academic and non-academic areas of the school. Our use of data continues to grow as a means to track progress and propose solutions. Our mission indicates that we are a world class comprehensive school. In order to do that we must place close attention to the opportunities we provide for growth in the mind, in the heart and in the physical wellness of each student. And we must assure that it is done in a safe, friendly and nourishing environment. As you read the report I believe you will discover the varied ways we provide a program where academics, sports, moral fiber, the arts and individual character are all intertwined and daily addressed.

Respectfully submitted,

Jack Delman Headmaster 10 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

THE CAROL MORGAN SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013-2014 The following is a list of Carol Morgan School Board of Directors Members through June 2014 1. Katia Rodríguez ...... President NON VOTING MEMBERS 2. Manuel Cáceres ...... Vice President 9. Jorge Besosa ...... Past President 3. George Spence ...... Treasurer 10. Heather Schildge ...... U.S. Ambassador’s 4. María Alexia Selman ...... Secretary Representative 5. Kellee Brown ...... Member 11. Clara Rojas ...... Alumni Representative 6. Antonio Ramos ...... Member 12. Michele Lalo ...... PTO President 7. Rodrigo Vitienes ...... Member 13. Ana Cáceres ...... Legal Advisor 8. Juan E. Alvarez ...... Member

CAROL MORGAN SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014-2015 The following is a list of Carol Morgan School Board of Directors new members as of July 2014

1. Katia Rodriguez ...... President NON VOTING MEMBERS 2. Manuel Cáceres ...... Vice President 9. Jorge Besosa ...... Past President 3. George Spence ...... Treasurer 10. Morgan Perkins ...... U.S. Ambassador’s 4. Kellee Brown ...... Secretary Representative 5. María Alexia Selman ...... Member 11. Clara Rojas ...... Alumni Representative 6. Antonio Ramos ...... Member 12. Michele Lalo ...... PTO President 7. Rodrigo Vitienes ...... Member 13. Ana Cá ceres ...... Legal Advisor 8. Juan E. Alvarez ...... Member

CAROL MORGAN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 2013-2014 Mr. Jack Delman ...... Headmaster Mr. Brien McCall...... Deputy Head of School Mr. Ernest Peterson ...... High School Principal Mr. Nicolaas Mostert ...... Middle School Principal Ms. Laura Tolone...... Elementary School Principal Mr. Nathan Bahrenburg...... Elementary School Vice Principal Mr. Harold Ortiz ...... Information Technology Director Mr. Nigel Robinson...... Academic Technology Director Mr. Práxedes Rivera ...... Library Director Ms. Jennalee Burch ...... Athletic Director Ms. Najela Blain ...... OLC Director Ms. Erin Thomas ...... Early Childhood Coordinator Mr. Jonathan Baird ...... Fine Arts Coordinator Ms. Carmen Espinal ...... Activities Director Ms. Ruth Sanchez ...... Admissions Director Ms. Vielka Morales ...... Development Officer Mr. Francisco Rodríguez ...... Business Manager Mr. Rafael Piña ...... School Engineer Mr. Eric Ramírez ...... Head of Security ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 11

The Carol Morgan School of Santo Domingo1933-2014 The Carol Morgan School of Santo Domingo 1933-2014

Eighty one years ago, Mrs. Carol Morgan started to teach her daughter and five other children in an old abandoned chapel in the garden of the Episcopal Church. When Mrs. Morgan’s husband’s missionary work took his family back to the United States, the school continued. It moved many times. In 1949 it was officially named the Carol Morgan School in honor of Mrs. Carol Morgan’s efforts on its behalf. In 1964 Mr. Donald Reid, in the name of the Dominican Republic, gave the present site of 15 acres to the school. Building started and the school moved to the current campus in 1968. The gymnasium building was built in 1974, and other improvements to facilities and grounds have continued over the years.

Philosophy Statement For The Carol Morgan School Of Santo Domingo

Committed to continuous improvement, the Carol Morgan School provides an excellent standards based academic program within the framework of the best research-based educational practices. The varied international student body receives an immersion English language program.

The philosophy and objectives of the not-for-profit, community school, maintains a U.S. curriculum in the rich cultural setting of the Dominican Republic. The multi-national CMS welcomes students from all countries knowing that this association of students of different backgrounds and religions will help students have a clear understanding of the global world in which we live.

Our students come from varied family, geographic and educational backgrounds and the school recognizes the individual differences of its children. CMS Programs are designed to meet a wide range of individual needs. Our programs also stress the worth and dignity of each student and strives to give him/her the opportunities to progress intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically to his/her greatest potential. 12 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

Student Outcomes

Upon graduating from Carol Morgan School students will:

• Demonstrate analytical thinking. • Demonstrate ability to problem solve. • Possess a global perspective. • Demonstrate citizenship and social responsibility. • Be lifelong learners. • Demonstrate ethical behavior and sound judgment. • Be aware and reflective of their varied intelligences/intellectual strengths. • Be inquisitive and information seeking. • Apply scientific and mathematical principles of investigation and research to future life settings. • Be able to apply technological skills in new and future settings. • Demonstrate outstanding practical and academic skills for personal and professional success. • Demonstrate skillful written and oral communication and reading ability. • Possess bilingual skills within the English and Spanish languages. • Demonstrate self-reliance • Demonstrate confidence • Demonstrate multicultural sensitivity and respect for differences. • Demonstrate self-motivation and self-discipline. • Possess leadership ability and team work skills. • Demonstrate ability to make healthy life choices for future well-being. • Be well mannered, courteous, and cultured and able to conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen within social and professional settings.

Vision Statement Founded in Integrity, Focused on Learning” Approved May, 2009

Mission Statement

The Carol Morgan School is a private, secular, nonprofit, college-preparatory school that instills a passion for learning, builds character and inspires civic and social responsibility. Incorporating a rigorous U.S. curriculum and advanced technology, CMS prepares students to become leaders of a multicultural, global society. The Carol Morgan School will maintain its lead as a world-class, comprehensive school.

Revised March 6th, 2010

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Carol Morgan School Calendar 2013 – 2014

Fall / Winter Spring/Summer Activities Activities Dates Dates August 6 New Teachers Arrive January 12 Classes Resume August 7 New Faculty Orientation January 13 ASA Registration Starts “Día de la Restauración”- End of 2nd Quarter (42 days) / First August 16 January 16 Holiday Semester August 18 Returning Teachers report January 21 “Día de la Altagracia”- Holiday New Student Orientation (ES) August 22 January 27 After School Activities Start (MS) (HS) August 25 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL February 27 “Día de la Independencia”- Holiday August 27 ASA Registration Starts March 21 Spring Fest /Family Fun Day September 9 After School Activities Start March 27 End of 3rd Quarter (47 days) Welcome Cocktail / Parent September 16 March 27- April 5 Spring Break Assembly I “Día de las Mercedes”- September 24 May 4 “Día del Trabajo” - Holiday Holiday October 24 End of 1st Quarter (44 days) May 28 Last Day for ASA End of 4th Quarter(48 days) / Second Semester (95 Days) November 10 “Constitution Day” – Holiday June 12 Last Day of School CMS Farewell Party November 27-28 Thanksgiving Holiday Last Day of School Christmas December 19 Vacation

1st Quarter 44 Days 2nd Quarter 44 Days 1st Semester 86 Days 3rd Quarter 47 Days 4th Quarter 48 Days 2nd Semester 95 Days Total Student Contact Days 181 Days Christmas Vacations 3 Weeks Easter Vacation 8 Days Thanksgiving 4 days 14 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

Student Body Nationality 2013-2014

Nationality High School Middle School Elementary Total American 77 65 169 311 Dominican 190 138 258 586 Other Countries 42 49 112 203

Enrollment Figures 2013-2014

GRADE ENROLLMENT Pre-K (age 4)...... 56 Kindergarten...... 71 First ...... 78 Second...... 82 Third...... 81 Fourth...... 86 Fifth...... 85 Sixth...... 85 Seventh...... 83 Eighth...... 84 Ninth...... 85 Tenth...... 76 Eleventh...... 80 Twelfth...... 68 TOTAL ...... 1,100

Teacher Statistics 2013-2014

Total number of teachers PK-12 131 U.S. Citizens 70 Canadians 6 Dominicans 47 Other Countries 10 Teachers with Master’s Degrees 99 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 15

DEPUTY HEAD REPORT Brien McCall, Deputy Headmaster Commitment to Continuous analysis of our programs and student and department heads refer to these Improvement performance with an outcome of goals at weekly and monthly meetings Throughout this report we hope school-wide goals for improvement. and at the end of the year conferences. that you will find evidence of our Our planning team, comprised One of the changes we will embrace commitment at Carol Morgan of members from all stakeholder as a result of our accreditation process School to continuous improvement. groups, has been busy this year through Middle States will be to A continual improvement process working on foundation documents have school-wide improvement goals is in place at the organizational, and establishing priorities for beginning Spring, 2015 with action school division, department, grade, improvement goals. We administered plans that are division specific. and individual teacher level. The a survey to staff, students, and CMS administrators and staff begin parents about how well we adhere to Standards – Based this process every year by setting established Middle States standards Curricular Program attainable, observable and assessable for effective schools. Throughout For over seven years, we have goals, then creating and implementing 2014-15, we will utilize data from the been engaged in an effort to build action plans to reach those goals, surveys to address any concerns and a truly standards-based curriculum assessing and monitoring student build on existing strengths, formalize throughout the three school divisions. progress throughout the year, and our goals and establish action plans for A standards-based education provides finally reflecting, using assessment reaching them, and make preparations clearly defined academic content and data, on levels of successful goal for a visit from a validating team in learning goals, and provides the basis attainment. the spring. (Selected items from the for intentional curriculum, instruction survey are included in Appendix DH- and assessment design. Accreditation Protocol: 2) Excellence by Design Our most recent adoptions are School Improvement Goals Consistent with our commitment to of the US-based Common Core Our annual school improvement continuous improvement, our Board standards and Next Generation goals are embedded within subject of Directors made the decision to work Science Standards. We continue departments (MS&HS) or grade level with Middle States Association for our with AERO (American Education teams (ES) so that clear curricular and upcoming re-accreditation process. Reaches Out) and AERO+ standards instructional goals are set each year. Their Excellence by Design protocol for social studies, technology, music Each day, teachers take steps to reach leads us through a comprehensive and modern languages. We will be those goals. Principals, team leaders aligning our CMS Spanish standards 16 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

with Common Core standards throughout the next couple • Piloted the use of the “flip classroom” in select of years. We’ve adopted NSAE theater standards and classes. infuse 21st Century Skills into our units of study. Along • Focused all learning and teaching on a framework with AERO and Next Generation Science standards, of excellence in teaching and learning that is there are Common Core standards for literacy in social summed up by the following acronym-GANAR- studies and science. Our improvement plans for the Goal/Objectives; Access to Prior Knowledge; New next several years will definitely include successful and Information; Application; Reflection/Generalization. effective implementation of these standards to ensure that • Conducted a robust professional development student learning is improved and academic achievement is increased. We have defined the elements of a standards- program that included book studies, menu days, based program as having the following elements: summer trainings, webinars and attendance at • Prioritized, world class, universally recognized national and international conferences. Sent teachers standards to AERO sponsored by the US Department of State, • Appropriate and attainable benchmarks to technology conferences (JOSTI & ISTE), and the • Materials that are aligned with standards Foresight Conference. • Common Instructional Unit Design • Provided the opportunity for CMS teachers, teaching • Formative Classroom Assessment assistants and other teachers within the Dominican • Common Formative & Summative Assessments Republic to gain a Master’s Degree from Buffalo across all disciplines State University on the Carol Morgan Campus • Collaborative Scoring of Student Work through classes arranged and coordinated by the • Standards Based Report Cards and Parent office of the Deputy. Conferencing • Previewed, piloted and ordered new, up to date and • Data-Driven Instructional Decision-Making standards-based materials, online and in print in for • Project Based Teaching all grade levels in selected content areas.

During the past two school years we expanded our Curriculum Reviews common unit template for all disciplines and have mapped We continue to monitor, evaluate, and make adjustments a full year’s set of units for each curriculum area. We in each subject area through our curriculum review cycle. incorporated technology integration, service learning Our Optimal Learning Center team participated in a benchmarks, an OLC and ELL learning accommodations review of our “resource” program focusing on the tenets section and CMS 21st century standards and benchmarks of a concept known as neurodiversity where we focus into the unit design and implementation in Atlas Rubicon. on strengths and learning styles to help students achieve Our next step, during 2014-15, will be to streamline the to their highest potential. We also reviewed our ESL unit plan design and to capitalize on some of the features program during which we established assessment-based of Atlas Rubicon. guidelines for determining levels of support. The English language arts program was also reviewed, with a focus on Teaching and Learning how best to fully implement the newly adopted common During the 2013-14 school year we demonstrated our core standards. During 2014-15, we will preview, pilot, commitment to continuous improvement in many ways: select and purchase materials aligned with standards best • Continued the “capstone” PBL type projects in the suited for the learning of our students. This year we also 5th and 8th grades similar to our Senior Extended completed purchase of materials for science, social studies (K-5), and mathematics. Essay (SEE). • Initiated school-wide scoring team for SEE with teachers from all three divisions. Work of Staff and Board Committees Our Board committees, the Board Curriculum • Supported a school-wide focus on academic Committee and the Health & Well-Being Committee, vocabulary with webinars from Marzano group and both comprised of members of the Board of Directors, teacher-led implantation planning. the Deputy Head, administrators, parents, teachers and • Follow-up trainings on providing feedback to students, met throughout the year to review our goals students with Janie Pollock. and accomplishments as well as to hear reports on our • Continued to define ways to measure CMS 21st academic and social-emotional progress of our students. century benchmarks for teachers and students in terms of the ability to understand, apply, and Health and Well Being Committee demonstrate skills and knowledge. The work of this committee is central to the school life ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 17 of students. At each meeting we review reports and presentations from our counselors, the health office, the School Wide Curriculum Council (SWACC) community service director and the department head from This committee is comprised of the deputy head of school, Health and PE. In addition we have invited the Cafeteria principals, a counselor, the academic technology director, Director and the After School Activities Director when and at least two teachers from each division. As “keeper there are agenda items that pertain to them. During these of the vision” the group addresses the curriculum review meetings our parent representatives also share feedback cycle, serves as policy advocates to the school board, from the community. makes recommendations to the administrative team This year, items of discussion included: regarding academic issues and directions, and addresses • Healthy eating policies; cafeteria offerings. staff development needs. A key role of this council is • The CMS Tolerance Policy. to entertain suggestions from stakeholders about new • The Drug and Alcohol Programs that are partially programs or instructional practices. After discussion and coming to consensus, perhaps a new idea will be taken to sponsored by the PTO. the BCC as a proposal for board approval. After gathering • Tribes training progress. feedback from teachers, SWAC determined some priorities • The new Zen courtyard in the high school. for professional development time next year: • The GIN conference hosted this year by CMS. • Curriculum alignment with new standards at grade • The Reduce the Plastics program. level and vertically (working together across grade • Community service guidelines. levels). • AED devices for the Health Office. • Technology integration. • After School Activities. • Opportunities for teachers to share new knowledge • Issues raised by the committee. from participation in workshops with colleagues. Minutes of each meeting are maintained by the Board Secretary. Measuring Student Learning The primary purpose of assessment is to improve The Board Curriculum Committee students’ learning and teachers’ teaching as both respond The purpose of this committee is to facilitate the to the information it provides. Assessment is a process exploration of ideas for educational enhancement and of gathering evidence to identify levels of attainment of serve as an educational forum in which teachers can learning goals. The information, often called data, helps explain their programs and present innovations in the students (and their parents) monitor learning progress, curriculum program that may have future program or understand their strengths, and plan to maximize their budget implications. The Curriculum Board Committee learning; it also helps teachers understand how they can serves as a liaison to the Board of Directors as well improve instruction. Assessment at CMS is ongoing, as to the teaching staff and parent community. The with formative assessment built into learning experiences. committee is informed about program progress and makes Summative assessment is used to measure a culmination recommendations for Board Actions and policy changes. of learning (a final exam, for example), yet results of Highlights for 2013-14 include: these assessments are used for much more than to assign a grade. Examples of how assessment information is • English Language Arts, Optimal Learning Center currently utilized at CMS include: and English as a Second Language reviews • Students and teachers use the information gained • GIN conference overviews and feedback from assessment to determine their next teaching • Adoption of materials for science, social studies and and learning steps. mathematics • Families are kept informed of next plans for teaching • New proposed course requirements for science in the and learning and the progress being made, so they HS can play an active role in their children’s learning. • An external assessment for Spanish • School leaders use the information for school-wide • ReadiStep (SAT aligned) assessment for 9th grade planning, to support their teachers and determine • Accreditation process updates and feedback professional development needs. • The new surveys from Middle States Association • Teachers use the information to establish personal, • Discussion of blended learning, the FLIP classroom departmental, and grade-level goals for improvement. • Our Board of Directors uses assessment information pilot Minutes from each meeting are maintained by the Board to assist their governance role and their decisions Secretary. about staffing and resourcing. 18 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

process (See Appendix DH-2). We will continue to administer surveys based on these research-based standards of excellence on a yearly basis. Less formal surveys are also used throughout the year to gather information and feedback following units and educational experiences.

Emergency Planning At CMS we have procedures in place to deal with reasonably foreseeable emergencies or disasters that would affect student and staff safety. Our head of security meets frequently with security personnel from the embassy as well as from local fire, police and scored) assessments in Writing (based national emergency agencies. The We have been using NWEA’s on 6+1 model) in both English and in core emergency team meets to update Measures of Academic Progress Spanish grades 3, 5, 8 and 11 at the all emergency manuals and make (MAP) as assessment tool for the past school level (see Appendix DH-1 additions/changes to the emergency six years in grades 3-9, and this year for results). We also continue with management team that has three began using MAP for Primary Grades the creation and improvement of layers of preparedness following (MPG) for grades K-2. We receive common benchmark assessments, recently established protocols from information on student progress administering them in every discipline the United States. Our school in Reading, Language Usage, and at strategic points throughout the year. engineer has worked to improve our Mathematics (See Appendix DH-3). alarm and public address systems. Our We also make use of the data from CMS Emergency Training Manual Stakeholder Surveys outlines the procedures for staff and the verbal, mathematics and writing Surveys are another tool we utilize scores from PSAT and Scholastic is reviewed annually. The primary to gather information regarding role of the adults in our organization Aptitude Tests (SAT) and subtests, our level of performance so that as well as excellent data from the is to remain composed and work with we can continuously improve as a students to keep them calm, quiet and Advanced Placement exams that school. One major change for the we administer in the High School. organized. Each year, to ensure that end of the 2012-13 year was that we all know how to react in the event In the 2013-14 school-year every we began to migrate from our prior 10th/11th grade student took the of a real emergency, we held a variety stakeholder surveys to those provided of planned drills. After each drill, the PSAT. Scores of CMS students on by the Middle States Association for these external, normed assessments leadership team and key personnel Schools. As indicated in the section debrief to ensure that all systems are compare favorably with scores from on accreditation, we administered US and American Overseas Schools. in place and working efficiently. Our the entire survey to parents, staff, students and staff have been very We also utilize a range of commercial and students this year to inform assessments for early literacy and cooperative and have taken the drills the work of the planning team as it very seriously. internal (school created and teacher began its work on the re-accreditation ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 19

BUSINESS OFFICE REPORT Francisco Rodríguez – Business Manager

DOMINICAN ECONOMY significantly due to the increment of maintenance needs. The Perspective for the Dominican Republic shows On Line Payments that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth will be Payments to both local and international vendors have 4.4% in 2014 with 5% inflation. The current and short been facilitated by means of online payment or money term economic outlook should in no way prevent Carol transfers thus reducing not only clerical time but also Morgan School from continuing their expectation of high paperwork and paper waste. Carol Morgan School strives enrollment, and its ability to provide its students with to maintain an impeccable credit with both local and qualified teachers and competent staff. international vendors. The Business Office works hard at SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS creating commercial relationships with the most qualified vendors. Tuition and Fees Collection: Account Receivables CMS keeps an impeccable collection record. Our main Reconciliation of balances sources of income are tuition and fees, which are reflected On a yearly basis, important vendor accounts are reviewed by grade levels. Invoices are given to parents for proper in order to verify accuracy of the records. payment. A variety of services such as the Optimal Learning Center, (OLC) and various extracurricular activities have an additional cost, and are collected as well. CMS BUDGET We appreciate the parent’s commitment, and enthusiastic Budget Control and Transparency support permitting CMS completed the school year with collection of 99% of its tuition. Budget Figures The Business office in conjunction with the Treasurer of Internal Auditing the Board of Directors continues to fine tune its multi-year In order to strengthen the school’s auditing procedures, budget model so it can allow for better understanding of CMS proceeded to fully outsource the functions of the School potential needs. Internal Auditing. After carefully evaluating proposals from top firms, KPMG was selected to carry on with the Budget- Important Variables responsibility of auditing our processes. This decision not International and local variables such as inflation, only reinforces our policy compliance but also provides investments interest rates, salary projections, and cost the school with up to date practices from a top tier firm. of services including energy and fuel, are critical points The move also constitutes as a cost reduction for the that require preparation and follow up within the school’s school and more firmly established a direct dependency of annual budget. this functioning body to the Board of Directors. Budget Discipline and Execution Implementation of New Accounting Software As projections are made one and a half years in anticipation The Business Office is currently in the process of and given the international demand for teachers, and implementing a new Accounting Software that will economic circumstances as a non-profit institution with provide productivity enhancements and better budget fixed income, close supervision of our budget is critical. management. Monthly expense reports are reviewed in order to track expenditures. CMS Vendors: Accounts Payables The Business Office works hard at creating commercial Our External Auditors relationships with the most qualified vendors. All vendors The external audit of fiscal year ending 6/30/14 is need to be qualified in order to provide services to the currently in process (as of the time of writing of this school. annual report) which will be shared with the parents at the Parent Assembly on September 2014. CMS is committed Qualification of Vendors/ Products and services to internal control compliance. Vivid proof of this is the In order for a vendor to qualify for purchases, the BO has audited statements, performed by an International Firm implemented a process that verifies the vendor’s bank that shows a clean opinion, reflecting CMS professional history and customer references. Many other factors obligation and adherence to accounting practices. are also considered including timely delivery of goods in the best condition possible. This activity has grown 20 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

The CMS Community conferences. We understand that training Business Office Our commitment is to assist parents, students, staff is very important in keeping up to date with changing administrators, faculty and staff. Proper management of business trends. our finances and operations support our mission and reflect the overall academic goals of our CMS community and Evaluations excellence of our students. Our staff’s performance is evaluated on a yearly basis. Employees are asked to set work related goals that are later Business Office Staff reviewed. It is very gratifying when employees achieve set One of our most valuable resources is our personnel. As goals and continue to improve not only themselves but the with any dynamic and successful organization, CMS relies school as a whole. on its employees. Health Office Amongst our most important functions are providing The School Health Office is committed to serve the health proper cash management to meet daily needs, elaborate needs of all students (Pre-K through High School) and and review budgets and closely monitor expenditures, all staff members. Our two doctors see an average of 70 assist in personnel management, provide assistance to patients a day. parents in every aspect pertaining to finances, and a wide range of services to our teachers including but not limited The following services are provided by the Health Office: to legal documentation, utilities, and housing. We also provide support to various school departments by means • Health assessments for all students and staff. of our divisions: Local and International Purchases, • First aid. Disbursement, Payroll, Accounting, Human Resources, • Health screenings. and General Business Management. • Health care plans for special needs. Staff Development • In-services, trainings/education, and publications for students and staff. Training • Check school grounds, water supply, classrooms and We encourage the continued education, and the cafeteria for sanitary and safety conditions. professional development of our staff. The BO personnel • Address all requests and needs of staff and students attended English, business administration courses and as they arise. ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 21

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REPORT Laura Tolone, Elementary School Principal

The 2013-2014 school year in the elementary division was a great success! The faculty and staff worked enthusiastically to do their personal best in meeting the academic, social, and emotional needs of students. As the entire school population learns at least one additional language at Carol Morgan School (English and/or Spanish), the main focus of teaching and learning involved language acquisition within all content areas, including core subjects (English and Spanish language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies) and special classes (art, music, physical education, and technology). In regards to emotional and social guidance, the yearlong theme in the elementary division was “T-H-I-N-K.” TEACHING & LEARNING IN THE ELEMENTARY DIVISION Standards Based Reporting Focused on learning, the elementary division at Carol Morgan School continued to utilize standards and benchmarks, known as grade level goals, to guide teaching and learning. In standards-based instruction, standards and benchmarks delineate what matters, provide clarity and a fixed point of reference for students and teachers, guide instruction so that it is focused on student learning, provide a common language to have conversations, help ensure equal educational opportunities, assist in identifying struggling students, and provide meaningful information to parents. Most importantly, they help students and teachers focus on the learning that is occurring rather than solely focusing on the final score. The elementary division was inits second year of utilizing the Common Core State Standards which were developed in the United States of America and establish clear, consistent guidelines for what every student should know and be able to do in math and English language arts from kindergarten through twelfth grade. The software tool, PowerTeacher, continued to serve as the place where teachers track students’ progress as well as the application used to print standards-based reports, such as trimester report cards. As in previous years, student work was scored based upon the scale found in the following table. 2013-2014 Elementary School Standards-Based Scoring Scale The learner takes understandings and learning beyond trimester 5 Meets Standard with Distinction benchmark. 4 Meets Standard The learner knows and/or is able to do trimester benchmark consistently. The learner knows and/or is able to do trimester benchmark, but not 3 Nearly Meets Standard consistently. 2 Below Standard The learner does not know and/or is unable to do trimester benchmark. 1 Far Below Standard The learner does not know and/or is unable to do trimester benchmark. NA Not Assessed The benchmark is not assessed during this trimester.

English Language Arts grade level, so teachers can be assured they will focus Scott Foresman’s Reading Street© continued to be the on the right reading skill, at the right time, and for every comprehensive language arts program in which we student. Teachers worked with the early childhood utilize with students to help them achieve proficiency of coordinator, English as a second language teachers, the English language arts Common Core State Standards resource specialists, and instructional assistants to provide at each grade level. Designed to help teachers build small group and intervention components of the program. readers through motivating and engaging literature, We also focused on integrating science and social studies scientifically research-based instruction, and a wealth instruction into the program through the curriculum review of reliable teaching tools, Reading Street© continued to process, providing a more complete, connected approach guide research-based instruction. One of the things we to teaching and learning. The implementation of this know about students is that they are all at once unique program has had a positive impact on students’ ability to and the same. The reading program took the guesswork successfully read and use language as shown by normed out of differentiating instruction with a strong emphasis external assessments. See the Deputy Head’s Appendix on ongoing progress-monitoring and an explicit plan to DH-3 for reading and language usage results on the help with managing small groups of students. In addition, Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®) assessment. Reading Street© has prioritized skill instruction at each 22 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

Our students made great progress this year in writing as increased. In addition, scores have improved between evidenced by 6+1 Trait® assessment results. Through last and this school year within and between grade levels. Reading Street lessons, students were exposed to different Finally, this data gathered with the PPVT-4 has helped us genres and had numerous chances to go through the steps to better identify students in need of language assistance as of the writing process to compose their own writing pieces. well as plan for interventions that will help them succeed, They also participated in reading and writing conferences as we are already witnessing in the early grade levels which provided valuable, individual feedback about their through small group, targeted instruction which we call successes as well as areas where they need to improve. Oral Language Boost Groups. Students in kindergarten The use of technology enhanced instruction and built on through second grades who were below or significantly student interest, as did annual special projects like the CMS below grade level received an extra “boost” or dose of Book Fair, Reading Challenges (for winter and summer language instruction regularly. We are making progress in breaks), Hardback Books, the PTO-sponsored Read Me a helping students appropriately acquire language skills and Story Night, World Read Aloud Day celebrations, and the we will continue to focus on this goal. See the Elementary Author’s Café. Writing results can be found in the Deputy School Appendix ES-1 for these positive growth results Head’s Appendix DH-1. on the PPVT-4 data as well as the significant achievement made by students participating in Oral Language Boost Groups.

Spanish Language Arts and Sociales This was our third year of implementation for the Spanish language arts series, Senderos. Utilized in first through fifth grades and designed to help teachers build readers through motivating and engaging literature, and a wealth of reliable teaching tools, this comprehensive Spanish program from all over Latin America continued to provide teachers with opportunities for research-based instruction. Student workbooks that accompany the series and contain practice sets of articulated skills and strategies were again utilized. Spanish teachers also used the sociales series The primary emphasis of professional development called Sociedad and continued to work on creating a better, again this school year for ES faculty and staff focused vertically-aligned curriculum. on implementing teaching strategies that promote student gains, especially those who are acquiring an additional Mathematics language, as well as strengthening teachers’ and students’ Students at CMS have benefitted from our school-wide use of feedback through regular, formative assessment. If delivery of Everyday Mathematics, a research-based language skills and abilities are improved, language learners curriculum developed by the University of Chicago have had a better chance of success in other content areas School Mathematics Project. Included in the scope of taught in the target language (which is primarily English the curriculum, the following mathematical strands were at CMS). As a result of school improvement planning, taught: algebra and uses of variables; data and chance; the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-4 (PPVT-4) was geometry and spatial sense; measures and measurement; administered within the entire division for the second year numeration and order; patterns, functions, and sequences; and provided valuable information. While we identified a operations; and reference frames. Our math specialist’s gap exists between our students’ scores on the PPVT-4 and work with teachers and students continued throughout this the expected levels for students at each grade level, it is year further differentiating and accommodating the needs significant to note that the gap between where they are and of our students. We were again able to lower student– where they are expected to be decreased as grade levels teacher ratio through utilizing our math enrichment ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 23 specialist and instructional assistants in order to teach built an Earthbench, reusing rather than discarding plastic small group, guided math lessons targeted at the need of materials such as bottles and bags. The Science Fair has each level of students. Positive results of differentiating been a capstone project for elementary school, completed instruction in mathematics to meet student need have been during fifth grade by all students. shown once again this school year. See the Deputy Head’s Appendix DH-3 for mathematics proficiency and growth The Elementary School once again hosted a Technology on the MAP® assessment. Due to the recent adoption Showcase in April. It was a great event where students of the new Common Core State Standards at CMS as shared what they have been learning in computer classes well as through the regular curriculum review cycle, the as well as within their homeroom classrooms in regards Elementary School was involved in a very thorough pilot of to technology. More information about these classes and mathematics series. As a result, we will begin to implement events can be found throughout this CMS Annual Report the program known as My Math next school year, which in the following sections: Fine Arts, Athletics, After is available through the Everyday Mathematics publisher School Activities, Library/Media Center, Technology, and McGraw-Hill and directly aligned with the Common Core. PTO Board of Directors.

Special Classes and Events Normed Assessments Other ways in which the elementary division focused on At CMS, we utilize a variety of assessments to monitor learning included student participation in various special our progress as a school, grade level, or class. Assessments classes and events. Students attended art, library, music, also give us information about individual students’ physical education, and technology classes regularly progress identifying students in need of a “boost” or during each six day cycle. Through the Artist-in-Residence an extra challenge. In addition to the aforementioned program at CMS during month of January, the Missoula Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-4 and Measures of Children’s Theatre visited our campus and chose just over Academic Performance®, other normed assessments that 60 elementary students to partake in the production of we used include Literacy Chest for pre-kindergarteners Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. and Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills In conjunction with the Global Issues Network held on (DIBELS) in kindergarten and first grade. Data from campus during March, students and staff collaboratively these assessments was not only utilized to track student 24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

progress. It was also used to create Boost Groups in the complimentary social-emotional vertically-aligned English language arts and mathematics. These targeted program to TribesTLC©: Second Step, which is an aligned Boost Groups ensured that students were working on skills curriculum program that teaches students strategies for at their instructional level, meaning learning content that successfully interacting with others and themselves. was just right for them (not too hard and not too easy). Results at all grade levels were excellent, demonstrating Equally important, the ES physical education staff and fine that our improvement efforts are paying off in regards to arts team organized events throughout the school year to student achievement. Results for these normed, external assessments (PPVT-4 and DIBELS) can be found in the Appendix ES-1 and MAP® results in the Deputy Head’s Appendix DH-3.

Student Recognition Academic achievement recognition was used to informally and formally recognize students within their classrooms for achievements. As timely praise for specific accomplishments is powerful, recognition of learning and putting forth one’s personal best was acknowledged in an informal way daily within the classroom. Each trimester, students were also recognized formally within their classrooms for achievements. In kindergarten through second grades, every student was formally recognized at least once throughout the school year. In third through fifth grades, this recognition was based upon performance since help promote school spirit and nurture a positive school students in these grades are becoming more autonomous, climate. During Field Day at CMS, students had the recognizing their own ability to make choices in regards opportunity to show what they have learned in regards to to work ethic, responsibility, behavior, and achievement. gross motor skills and TribesTLC© Agreements, such as Thus, the formal award recognition process continued taking turns, sharing, and being helpful with their words to move from a more participation-based form in lower and in their actions. During pep assemblies, students grades to a more achievement-based structure in upper competed in friendly competition showcasing some of grades. A capstone award, the President’s Award for the skills they worked on in PE. Classmates were great Educational Excellence, was presented to fifth grade “sports” by cheering for members of their own team as students at the end of the school year. A list of recipients well as ones of other teams. Musical and artistic events honored at the June 11th Moving Up Ceremony can be included grade level concerts, school musicals, and art found in the Elementary School Appendix ES-2. exhibits. Finally, we celebrated our similarities and honor our differences through events such as Comparsas and SCHOOL CLIMATE IN THE the International Fair. Students were always excited and ELEMENTARY DIVISION looked forward to these events. In addition to our established TribesTLC© program and Kelso’s Choices’ conflict resolution tools, we continued CONNECTIONS AMONG HOME, our monthly assemblies, Shark SCHOOL, & THE COMMUNITY Shiver Monthly Meetings. (A Attendance shiver is a school of sharks and The Elementary School’s average daily attendance for the we are the CMS Sharks!) At 2013-2014 school year follows the pattern of the previous these meetings, our yearlong two. Again, all grade levels hover around the 95% to 96% focus was T-H-I-N-K. This mark in relationship to average daily attendance. It can be acronym was a device used concluded that Carol Morgan School parents understand to prompt students to “think” the value for and importance of children coming to school before acting or speaking, regularly in order for students to have the best opportunities working toward building to maximize instructional and learning time. Parents mindfulness when interacting are commended for keeping teachers, administrators, with others and “being helpful and office staff informed when absences do occur. See (not hurtful),” which is one attendance data in the Appendix ES-3. of our school rules. For the second year, teachers utilized ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 25

ES Portal & Week-at-a-Glance lesson planning schema for learning) There are three primary means of communication we utilized to communicate returned in January for her fourth with families throughout the school year. The ES Portal included grade level visit on campus. In addition to these and team pages. Each grade level and specialist group contributed to and professional development events, maintained one main Moodle/portal page per team. The ES Week-at-a-Glance the following are additional ways in distribution continued for a second year. This weekly email sent home to all which adults—teachers and parents— parents of students in the elementary division shared highlights of the week participated in learning opportunities. as well as important upcoming dates. In addition to these tools as well as the regular contact that occurs between teachers and parents, two parent-teacher Instructional Coaching Book Group conference days were held during the school year. In preparation for the evolution of the two enrichment teaching positions within the elementary division to become instructional coaching roles next year, a group of teachers and administrators participated in a book group focused on instructional coaching. The book used for the study was written by educational researcher Jim Knight and is entitled Instructional Coaching: A Partnership Approach Community Events to Improving Instruction. As the Each year, students from the elementary division participate in community primary goal of instructional coaching events. Fifth grader Roberto Herrera represented CMS fifth graders at the is to enable teachers to implement Math Olympics held in Santo Domingo. scientifically proven instructional practices, having two positions in the At the sixth annual Association of Colombian-Caribbean American Schools’ elementary division whose roles are (ACCAS’) Spelling Bee, CMS maintained its consistent finish by earning to specifically improve instruction allows for job-embedded, integrative, interactive, and practical professional development at Carol Morgan School. While the instructional coaches were in training this school year, they will officially assume the new positions in August 2014. iParenting towards Digital Citizenship The PTO and ES teachers joined forces in helping third place as a team with Titus Kalksma winning first place at the third grade our students competition and William Orr taking the top medal in the fourth grade event. learn more about digital THE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY citizenship this In the elementary division at CMS, professional learning was abundant this school year. school year. As mentioned in the section above entitled “Teaching and Learning While we in the Elementary Division,” faculty continued to be focused on implementing have always teaching strategies that promote student gains, especially for students who included are acquiring an additional language as well as strengthening teachers’ and the teaching of it in our technology students’ use of feedback through regular, formative assessment. The most curriculum at all grade levels in age- exciting part of our work included professional development conducted by appropriate ways, we worked to the writer of the book, Feedback: The Hinge-Factor that Joins Teaching and expand our efforts to involve teachers, Learning, which we have studied over the past two years. Dr. Jane E. Pollock, students, and parents working together also co-author of one of the most renowned contemporary educational books to successfully navigate through the entitled Classroom Instruction That Works and creator of GANAG (CMS’ use of new technologies and devices in 26 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

helpful (not hurtful) ways. At the end of April, we hosted a parent-student breakfast in each fifth grade classroom where our fifth grade technology teacher George Santos and counselor Steven Mellman conducted a joint presentation about digital citizenship with each class of students and their parents. Parent attendance was excellent with just at 80% of fifth grade parents represented.

Parent’s Page Added to ES Week-at-a-Glance A new section was added to the weekly email communication, the ES Week-at-a-Glance that is sent out each Friday to parents of students in the elementary division. Called “Parent’s Page,” this section included a link to an article or website about important topics for parents, such as child development, technology tips, or parenting advice.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL REPORT Nicolaas Mostert, Middle School Principal

“Founded in integrity; Focused on learning”

I. INTRODUCTION I have enjoyed my first year as Principal of the Carol Morgan Middle School Division and the entire staffs contributions to the spirit; ethic and climate of the Middle School have been major contributors to a smooth transition year. The Middle School faculty is a committed, enthusiastic and energetic group of positive teachers who are risk-takers, innovators, collaborators, and empathetic professionals. They have led the way in many areas with PBL’s, involvement with the 21st Century Skills committee, and the 20/20 initiative from NAIS, the School to School Collaboration with the Auburn School in Virginia and now with the Harlem School which is authentic and valuable for both of us. The Middle School received recognition within the community and internationally for their projects and efforts highlighted by the very successful Gr. 8 trip to Washington, DC for the third year and the visit to the many sights including a special tour of the Capital Building. The involvement of our students in the Middle States Accreditation process, Health and Well Being Committee; embracing the Common Core and revising Standards and Benchmarks; and extensive Community Service projects with Escuelita Rayo del Sol, Aldeas Infantiles, Hogar del Nino and other schools. I know that the other two divisions are equally involved with their committed staffs. My task is to report on the Middle School and I could not be prouder. I thank them for all their support and dedication to Carol Morgan School and creating a vibrant learning environment for our students.

II. CURRICULUM AND curriculum. The emphasis was on successful in reaching its reading / INSTRUCTION revisiting curriculum design and writing goal, which was to have 85% implementing necessary changes in of students demonstrating proficiency For the fifth year, MS Staff assessed order to improve student learning. in reading and writing as measured students based on individual standards Areas given special attention included by end of the year MAP results. For and benchmarks in each subject the following: results see Appendix MS-1. area that had been developed over • setting common reading and For the second year in a row, Gr. 8 the previous four years. Standards writing goals. students took writing assessments and benchmarks were reviewed by • reading a variety of literary in Spanish in a format and scoring departments and major changes similar to English which has been in several departments Language genre ( including core novels in each grade level). given for many years and we were Arts, Math, Spanish, Science and very pleased with the results. • assessing reading through Social Studies. This year the Middle The MS Math Department has had multiple assessments. School Language Arts Dept. was an eventful 2013/2014 school year, under curriculum review. Therefore, • revising the 6+1 Writing Rubric, reflecting and refining our goals that we met on various occasions under aligning vertical curriculum and had been developed last year during the direction of Mr. Brien McCall to reflect CCS. our Curriculum Review process. The the Deputy Head to discuss our The department was particularly MS math team is very pleased with 28 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

the textbook series that we adopted last year. The online The GIN Funda Zero Team organized a Green Assembly component is excellent and will support the initiative of a on March 4, 2014. At this assembly they recognized and BYOD pilot program for 7th grade in the SY2014-2015. celebrated the GREEN efforts and accomplishments of our school and the community. This year MS Science went through a Curriculum change. We started putting into practice the Common Core (NGSS) MS EMPTY BOWLS PROJECT and the 3 basic topics were divided as shown below: At CMS we were excited to host our first annual Empty 6th Grade: Earth/Space Science (Science as a process, Geology, Meteorology, Astronomy, Environmental) 7th Grade: Life Science (Scientific Process, Cells, Body Systems, Ecology) 8th Grade: Physical Science (Physics and Chemistry)

The NGSS aims to prepare students to be better decision makers about scientific and technical issues and to apply science to their daily lives. By blending core science Bowls event at the annual Fine Arts Talent Showcase – knowledge with scientific practices, students are engaged May 29, 2014. Empty Bowls is an international effort to in a more relevant context that deepens their understanding bring awareness to and to help fight hunger. The concept and helps them to build what they need to move forward of an Empty Bowls event is simple. Artisans handcraft with their education. ceramic bowls and invite members of the community to a simple meal (generally There are no Common Core Standards and Benchmarks soup and bread). in Social Studies and the Fine Arts, so those departments Community members are using the AERO 2012 Standards and Benchmarks. The are then invited to Social Studies curriculum is broken up chronologically, choose and purchase a with 6th Grade focusing on Pre-History and the Ancient bowl which they keep World, 7th Grade exploring the Middle Ages, and 8th as a physical reminder Grade dealing with the history and geography of the United of their commitment States, from pre-Columbian times to Reconstruction. to help fight hunger. The Health department also received a new on-line We have tailored textbook series last year and, with the realignment of our event to fit our course units and the re-structuring of the delivery of Caribbean home, and Health and PE, we have seen an improved program. instead of a meal of There were three curriculum reviews this year- OLC, soup and bread, we ESL, and Language Arts. Recommendations of these hosted an ice cream reviews and the adoption of new texts and standards and social. benchmarks will strengthen our programs and help to deliver curriculum at a high level matching the professions The proceeds from highest standards. CMS’s Empty Bowls III. MS HIGHLIGHTS event will benefit Hogar del Niño. Hogar del Niño is “FUNDA ZERO” - MS GIN GROUP an organization in La Romana that is committed to fighting hunger and elevating the entire community. They are responsible for caring for approximately The MS GIN group worked extremely hard to generate 1500 children a day awareness and turning the MS corridors into an area where at their facilities and students and staff could pledge how they will be greener for providing another in the near future to protect our beautiful campus, city, 30,000 children in country and the greater world. the community with ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 29 medical and dental care.

After learning about this special organization, we were proud to host 15 students from Hogar del Niño on May 14th who joined our 6th grade class and side by side they worked together to handcraft and design ceramic bowls. As we were watching our bowls coming out of the kiln, students’ excitement and pride in the final products was contagious. The CMS community joined us on May 29 in the covered court area and enjoyed an ice-cream buffet. They then, took a bowl home as a reminder that there are still empty bowls in our world, but on the night they helped to fill many.

MULTICULTURAL CYCLE 2014 “Africa as a Continent” The following 7th graders represented CMS at the International Choir Festival in Norway: For seven days in Advisory block, students in grades 6, 7, and 8 learned together about a specific culture from • Desiree Obritzhauser Bonetti an African country. The final project was to create a • Katerina Rodriguez Vilain performance to share during a MS assembly. Ubuntu has • Lisa Vicini Bonetti been the transversal concept connecting all countries and • Maria Amalia Caamano all performances. • Camila Restrepo Medina Ubuntu is an African word for a universal concept. The • Isabella Guastferro Gomez spirit of Ubuntu is expressed in Xhosa, one of South Africa’s eleven official languages, understood in English MIDDLE as “People are people through other people” and ” I am SCHOOL because you are”. DRAMA INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL – The 2013-14 NORWAY 2014 middle school drama seasons CMS was accepted to participate in an International choir focused on festival in Stravanger, Norway from April 2nd- 6th, 2014. building This festival was hosted by the “Association for Music up the in International Schools” (AMIS). AMIS’ objectives are foundational to advance the education of school pupils and teachers skills on top throughout the world by developing their understanding, of our already knowledge and appreciation of music; to advance the considerable talent pool. Each drama class participated education of young people and their teachers in global in units on storytelling, monologue acting, scene acting, issues and cultural diversity through the performance playwriting, production, and improvisation. and study of music; to promote high standards of musical performance in school pupils of all ages and abilities throughout the world; to promote furtherance of educationally valuable music repertoire. There were international schools from London, Frankfurt, Beirut, Zurich, Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Munich, and more. Each school brought 6 female singers with them and the girls will combine to make a mass international girls’ choir. They spent 3 days participating in choir workshops, seeing the city, and finishing with a joint concert for the community. All students were billeted in groups of 2 and 3 with host families from the International School of Stavanger. The students had a chance to make connections with other students from around the globe and collaborated with them to make music. 30 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

middle school drama program will be restructured so that classes are based on experience, not grade level. The three classes (Drama 1, 2, and 3) will offer students greater challenges and performance opportunities. Other events include the Second Annual Playwriting Festival, an original holiday play from Drama 3, and an auditioned, open-call, after-school-only main stage play production of Still Life with Iris by Steven Dietz.

GRADE SIX HIGHLIGHTS Our Sixth grade team is confident that it was a year full of emotions and knowledge. Moving up to middle school from elementary is a challenging transition for many students. Yet, this year it was proved this transition was made smoothly. Students demonstrated their full capacity and their ability to embrace a greater amount of discipline, organization, and self-regulation. Due to their achievements throughout the year, the students have become more aware of their surroundings and have revealed personal growth, becoming mature and responsible young adults. This is something our team is proud to recognize. FIELD TRIP CUEVAS DE LAS MARAVILLAS Sixth Grade students had the opportunity to visit “Las Cuevas de la Maravillas”. This year our trip was on Friday, September 20th. This early date provided an opportunity to build inclusion among the students through team building activities as well as reinforcing the academics. Teachers prepared a booklet tied to each curricular area and students were engaged working to complete it during the trip.

Early in the year, we collaborated with the Ms. Lisa Baez’s seventh grade visual arts class to create two brand new, beautiful murals that are now hanging outside the Black Box Theatre.

In October, dozens of middle school students collaborated with high school students to carry on the Haunted House tradition at the Halloween Frolic.

At the end of the first semester, our talented classes performed for the rest of their respective grades challenging scenes with full costumes, sets, props, and lights. They were a great success.

The highlight of our year came during the second semester as the students produced and performed a night of world premieres at the First Annual Middle School Playwriting Festival. Three plays from each of the classes – original plays written by students – were fully produced, designed, directed, and acted in by middle school students.

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PBL - PROBLEM BASED LEARNING Problem Based Learning Unit (PBL) is a requirement of all middle school and high school students since it addresses and integrates the skills needed to succeed in the 21st century. Our essential question was “What can middle school students do to fulfill, or make the most of, their health and well-being?” The goal of this project is for sixth graders to research, analyze, and find creative solutions to real life situations that affect their health and well-being. Since this is a topic that pertains to their lives, we believe students can develop a concrete connection and a solid solution. During a PBL, students explore a topic they can relate to and go through an extended process of inquiry. The goal in doing such a project is to learn and improve skills by applying them to real world problem solving. This project is integrated in most of the students’ classes. Some of the benchmarks that we assessed are: • Science – Uses the scientific method to solve problems. • Math - Analysis and interpretation of data. • Language Arts - Demonstrates the ability to follow the research process and participates in presentation. • Spanish - Uses the writing process to plan an organized writing. • PE/Health - Demonstrates cooperation with peers. • Social Studies - Demonstrates grade-level proficiency using the “6 Traits” writing a position paper on what’s being done locally and internally to address their topic/issue. We believe that the most valuable aspect of the PBL is the process of developing solutions. Students work in teams to collaborate, propose and present solutions that will maximize the well-being of them and those around them. See

Appendix MS-2 for 6th Grade PBL Topics. SEVENTH GRADE HIGHLIGHTS The 7th grade has had a busy year! The students have read novels, dissected frogs, participated in historic simulations, and solved algebraic equations. They have also participated in several activities that have taken their learning beyond the classroom walls

Multiculturalism and tolerance PBL Whale Watching Field Trip The students engaged in The 7th grade’s annual trip to Samaña Bay for whale a Project Based Learning watching took place on Feburary 14th. Students, unit this year that focused teachers, and parents spotted several humpback whales on promoting tolerance and learned about their behaviors from marine biologist, and multicultural Kim Beddall. This field trip complemented the unit appreciation. They had on marine mammals that the 7th graders completed in to use a variety of 21st science class. century skills in order to be ready to present to a real-world audience. They worked for weeks researching, designing, collaborating, and creating displays and artifacts. The museum was opened to the public on December 4th and parents and other members of the community were very impressed with the student’s efforts and knowledge. It was a wonderful learning experience for all involved! 32 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

Community Service – Partnership with Escuelita Rayo del Sol The 7th grade continued its partnership with Escuelita Rayo del Sol, a school in Santo Domingo for children with special needs. Several groups of student volunteers visited their campus to spend time with the children. The 7th grade also held multiple fund raisers and donated more than RD$20,000 to help fund their programs. On May 16th 40 students from Escuelita Rayo del Sol visited CMS for an afternoon. Students from both schools learned from the experience and many left having made new friends.

EIGHTH GRADE their top five careers, attended a MLK Musical Production entitled “Yo Tengo HIGHLIGHTS focusing on the education Un Sueño” (“I Have a Dream”) and the Dominican requirements, any license or Museum of Modern Art for the 27th Annual Bienal Art What a wonderful year for certification requirements, Exhibit as a springboard for units of study in Spanish, the Class of 2018! Thanks average salaries, and key Art, and Language Arts, addressing social movements and to the efforts of teachers vocabulary used in the expression. Amanda Sati, Andy field. Finally, students Anderson, Aimee Peguero, chose their number one Debbie Carrera, Ligia dream job and, along with Puello, Jason Deehan, peers with the same area and Tami Cutter, our 8th of interest, developed a graders embarked on a year presentation about that field of excitement, challenge, – and the path to achieve it and success. We are sad – to students in sixth and to see Mr. Anderson and seventh grade. Ms. Sati go, but we wish For participating CMS them luck on their future students, the 2014 PBL endeavors and look forward activity and the Career to meeting those who fill Day event sparked some their shoes. curiosity about the paths ahead, pointed out PBL potential challenges, and in For their 2013/2014 general helped smooth the WASHINGTON DC TRIP PBL, Grade 8 students transition between middle In April, 79 8th graders and their teachers went on the were asked to be a little school and high school. annual trip to Washington, D.C. to extend their curriculum greedy and focus their beyond the traditional walls of a classroom. While abroad, attention inwards and begin FIELD TRIP TO these students saw a number of important historical exploring their own unique ART MUSEUM sites. At the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, students dreams, hopes and plans for were able to see a monument dedicated to the man who “Taking a Stand: the future. First, students wrote the “I Have a Dream” speech, which they studied Expression is Art” - 8th completed an extensive in Language Arts. They were also able to see the US Grade LA’s 8, Spanish 8, self-assessment. Using the National Archives which houses the US Constitution, Bill and Art Field Trip. career-readiness program, of Rights, and Declaration of Independence, all three of In October , the 8th graders Naviance, students which have been studied in Social Studies. They saw the developed Holocaust Museum, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, a deeper Newseum, Washington understanding of Monument, White their personality House, WWII type, learning Memorial, Arlington styles, and areas National Cemetery, of interest. Next, many Smithsonian students explored, Museums and the in greater detail, Ford Theater, among ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 33

others. Students were requiring disciplinary action, including dismissal from required to complete a the group. This year, membership was open to all Middle booklet that connected School students who were interested. Then, within that their experiences to all group of members, an internal election was held to decide of their core classes. the executive members. Overall, the trip was a Here are the members of the team for this year: great success and we • Faculty Supervisors: Lily Guzman, Jason Deehan look forward to going • Andrea Robledo – President again next year. • Daniela Diez – Vice President Big thanks to 8th grade parents for their dedication to fun- • Claudia Distinto – Secretary draising for the trip. Appendix MS-2 shows a breakdown • Maria Sanchez – Treasurer of activities and funds raised. (Appendix MS-3) • Maria Gonzalez DREAMS AND VISIONS • Gianna Valencia • Kyuri Kim The annual 8th grade ‘Dreams and Visions’ speeches • Isabella Franco have become somewhat of a rite of passage… from • Julia Selman Middle School to High School. Working in Ms. Carrera’s Language Arts classes, students research and present a • Lia Emam-Zade self-chosen topic of interest. This year students presented • Lucas Cabrera on everything from fad diets to the cyber-bullying in • Jorge Fernandez schools to the development of nuclear weapons. CMS staff members participated as guest evaluators to “celebrate Fundraising learning” of this MS exit assignment. Although fundraising activities were reduced this year, nevertheless, the MS Student Council was still involved IV. ATTENDANCE in activities designed to generate funds for the needy. The charity we decided to focus our efforts on this year was Un Attendance in the Middle School the attendance rate is Techo Para mi País. According to the group’s website, very high (97.39%) which is almost the same as last year. they pursue three strategic objectives: We have worked extremely hard to drop the tardiness rate • The promotion of community development in slums, at MS level and we believe with a new Middle School Schedule (See Appendix MS-4) and back pack policy through a process of community strengthening that we have provided our students with an opportunity to be promotes representative & validated leadership, punctual and ready to learn. (See Appendix MS-5 for drives the organization and participation of thousands Attendance Chart SY2013-2014. of families living in slums to generate solutions of their own problems. V. STUDENT ACTIVITIES - NJHS AND • Fostering social awareness and action, with special STUDENT COUNCIL emphasis on generating critical and determined Both the Student Council and especially the National volunteers working next to the families living in Junior Honor Society had a very successful year with both slums while involving different actors of society. community service and fund raising activities. I would • Political advocacy that promotes necessary structural like to commend Mr. Andy Anderson and Ms. Aimee changes to ensure that poverty does not continue Peguero for their leadership in the NJHS and Mr. Jason reproducing, and that it begins to decrease rapidly. Deehan and Ms. Lilly Guzman for their leadership of the Student Council. Included in Appendix MS-6 is a list of Student Council ran two fundraising events this school the fund raising activities this year. year for the above group: a booth at Spring Fest and two dress-down days during the May Spirit Week. These STUDENT COUNCIL two events raised a total of $6,000 pesos. Then, Student The Middle School Student Council for the 2013/2014 Council held a pizza sale during an Elementary and Middle academic year was comprised of 14 students from sixth School lunch in May. This latter event raised more than and seventh grade. In the past, membership was only $10,000 pesos. However, instead of donating the money possible through student-wide elections. However, this to the above group, the $10,000 was donated to the family tended to attract students who were interested in self- of employee Nelson Matias, who were devastated in an esteem boosting, not necessarily those interested in accident. making a positive contribution to the school. As a result, elected members would gradually fail to attend meetings, 34 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

HIGH SCHOOL REPORT Ernest Peterson, High School Principal

Re-Imagining Education This year we again took steps forward to ensure we continue to make progress on our strategic focus and mission that we are providing students with an educational experience that reflects the rapid changes in the world and provides them with the social, civic, and ethical values necessary to be leaders. Our goals, professional development, curricular work, additional programs, events, and more were centered on re-imaging education in the 21st Century. This year, we added two major initiatives to the high school experience: Senior Internships & CMS Talks. Intro As part of our plan to offer modern, relevant learning opportunities for students throughout their High School experience, Carol Morgan School implemented a Senior Internship Program during the spring of 2014. This new educational program offers CMS Seniors the opportunity to apply classroom theories and applications to practical situations, enhance their resume, learn new leadership skills and introduce them to new career possibilities as they embark on a new phase post High School graduation. Overview Prior to Graduation, CMS Seniors participated in a self- • 10 Daily Writing Journals (1/2 page each) – submit selected, two-week Internship Program from May 19-30 daily May 19th-30th. 2014. The Internship Program will include the following • 10 Student Photos (pictures at work) – submit daily components and requirements: Onsite Internship, May 19th-30th. Assignments, and Presentation. • Updated Resume – submit by June 2nd. • Biography (1-page) – submit by June 2nd. Onsite Internship • Final summative essay (2 pages) – submit by June • Each student completed 60-hours of onsite internship 2nd. work between Monday, May 19th and Friday, May • Copy of the thank you letter to your mentor – submit 30th. Internships are unpaid and outside of CMS. by June 2nd. Internships may take place at non-profit, for-profit, • Time Sheet for Internship – bring to your presentation or government agencies. Students may not work for on June 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. companies owned by immediate family members and relatives may not serve as Internship Supervisors. Presentation • Presentation for Teacher Advisor and small group of Assignments peers (5-7 minutes). • Internship Agreement Form – submit to HS Office by • Question and Answer session will be 5 minutes. April 25th. • Presentations will take place on June 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. • Moodle Requirements. • Students will be provided a date and time for their ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 35

presentation. formal way, much as we require • Students should wear professional attire. in the Senior Extended Essay – • Presentations include an overview of your experience, skills-gained, challenges, Oral Defense. We look forward and goals met. to presentations that will • Students will participate as an audience member for each student presentation challenge, inspire, and engage! within their small cohort. Why Presentations? • Presentations will include visual support (i.e. PowerPoint or Prezi). Presentations provide an Headrick Rizek Alvarez opportunity to have choice in Castillo y Castillo Fiducial & Fernandeez the selection of a focus, and then Plastifar Global Issues Network Mercacid use that as a basis for reflection, analysis and synthesis. It also Diario Libre Plaza Lama CEDIMAT allows one to engage in what Unidad de Attention a la Antena Latina Ferquido we have defined as the five 21st Violencia de Mujerees Century skills. The question Banco BHD Banco Popular Casa Alegre and answer session provides La Cassina Fondo ABR-Vicini Banco BDI an opportunity to demonstrate a depth of understanding of the CI Bilingual School Quantus SRC Restaurandte Julieta skills, concepts, and mindsets United Nations Laboratorios Alfa Grupo San Juan that are essential in today’s Development Program complex, interconnected world. Sales and Marina Center of Disease Control “Only those who risk going too UNICEF Operations Cap Cana and Prevention far can possibly find out how Operation Smile Grupo AR, SRL Jorge Mera & Villegas far they can go.” -T.S.Eliot DEA Santo Domingo Altri Tempi Proyectos Sanctuary Hotel Office Overview Pre-Escolar Montessori Hageco, SRL Clinica Altagracia Students will prepare a 3-5 Unidad de Salud Fabrica de Cemento Licores Royal S.R.L minute oral presentation that Preventiva del HGPS PANAM includes presentation aids (Prezi, Xocolat Llorente y Cuenca Squire Sanders PowerPoint, original art, science United Capital Puesto de project, media, etc.) where they Dr. Giancarlo Hernandez CPS DIF Bolsa, S.A. will do the following: Present a CONCEPT, Ministerio de Turismo Servicios Urbanisticos Hogar del Nino UNIT, or EDUCATIONAL Instituto Dominicano de G.A. Tavares y Asociados Scotiabank EXPEREIENCE COVERED Estudios Virologicos SRL DURING THE CURRENT Scapa Park at Cap Cana Ortiz/Baez y Asociados SCHOOL YEAR: • For example, mathematical Here is a list of participating theory, historical time companies: period, piece of Literature,

art project, field trip, “A recent study sponsored by the volunteer experience, Social Science Research Council found that 45% of college students make no progress in critical thinking, complex PBL, science lab, social reasoning, or writing during their first two years of college.” issue analysis, wellness -Grafton, 2011 unit, choral performance, etc. • Highlight something that Introduction proved to be a challenge, As a part of our effort to ensure we have an academic program that challenges students especially interesting, and to develop the skills they will need in today’s world, we’re excited to have CMS Talks an area that demonstrated as a capstone event. CMS Talks is a way for students to pause in their learning, significant improvement. reflect, synthesize, and analyze. It also helps to practice key presentation skills in a 36 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

• Explain why this topic or experience is important Students learned valuable skills about everything and relevant. from grant proposals to leveraging GIN in the college admission process to starting a movement. We spent our Choose one of the CMS 21st Century Skills and first night enjoying Dominican culture; and our vegan REFLECT on how and when that skill was developed Mindful Meal was accompanied by Carnaval performers, during this experience. Folkloric Dancers, and even a play written especially for • COMMUNICATE this occasion. The next night festivities were held in the • COLLABORATE Zona Colonial at the Fortaleza Ozama, where traditional • CONSCIOUSNESS Dominican merengue bands and more modern DJs played their way into a successful evening. Aside from each • CREATIVITY student presenting their efforts in a workshop, everyone • CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS was also part of a global village, a group comprised of Describe FUTURE GROWTH PLANS in relationship students of varying ages, schools, and perspectives. Each to the presentation topic. village met five times, and under the guidance of Global Village Leader, they came up with a Global Action Plan Global Issues Network Conference – March to combat climate change. This plan was presented at the 2014 closing ceremonies, and hopefully many actions will be The Carol taken in participants’ respective schools and communities. Morgan School in Overall, the conference was a huge success. It was largely Santo Domingo student-led, and the Carol Morgan School community hosted the Global really got to step up and show their leadership abilities. Issues Network Our school had over 70 volunteers who did everything Conference from from leading global villages to recording and uploading March 13th-15th. 14 countries from South, Central, and workshops. Our core student planning team of eight Continental America sent over 400 students to share the people was engrained into the conference at every level, progress they are making on combatting 20 global issues. and were responsible for inviting speakers, planning These issues were defined in 2002 by Jean-François the events, updating all forms of social media, making Rischard is his book High Noon: 20 Global Problems, global villages, creating the website, and ensuring our 20 Years to Solve Them. He felt that we had 20 years campus was ready in every way for this conference. As to reverse the damage we had done in these 20 areas or a community, we are nothing but proud of this weekend, the planet would reach a tipping point of collapse. Our which was a place where our participants erased borders attendees shared about almost all of the issues, from and shared experiences as global citizens. Every attendee ecosystem losses to education for all to deforestation. exited the conference with a renewed sense of purpose Our participants had a long, rewarding three days, filled and power. We know that the next Tri-Association next with keynote speakers, expert panels, cultural events, year in Monterrey, Mexico will be just as successful! student workshops, and global village meetings. Among Written by Maggie Baird, 12th Grade Student the highlights were Maria Jose Fernandez, an alumna from Carol Morgan, gave an impassioned keynote about being young and being powerful that moved the entire crowd, Rob Burroughs, a Academic Goal – Vocabulary youth leadership powerhouse who had 4 workshops that were packed because of his popularity and John Liu, a We focused our school, department teams, and individual documentarian who showcased his amazing work around academic goals on academic vocabulary as they are a the world. Expert Panels and Skill-Based Workshops were centerpiece to the shift in the Common Core Standards two new additions to the GIN conference, and they were which are driving 21st Century educational reforms. We extremely successful. In our three sessions of workshops, aligned our curriculum, daily lessons, and assessments to we hosted panels with experts on deforestation, social ensure that academic vocabulary was taught and assessed. entrepreneurship, the harms of plastic, and many more. We investigated best practices in the discipline for ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 37 teaching academic vocabulary and shared amongst each speaker, and entrepreneur who wowed the audience with other our own instructional practices. The assessments his personal rags to riches story and words of wisdom were reviewed throughout the year by individual teachers based on his myriad life experiences. and in teams so that we could determine what was working Students in grades 8-12 chose their top two career cluster and what adjustments needed to be made. In this way, the panels to attend based on their cluster finder results in process becomes a structure for continual improvement Naviance, our online college and career program. They and data-driven instruction. Additionally, we implemented had the chance to hear from speakers about their careers, a research-based 6-step- direct vocabulary instruction education, and experience and then ask questions. The day model that would help provide a consistent approach for closed with a reflection activity in Advisory classes where instruction that was a proven best practice. students were asked to reflect on the quote by Confucius, “Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a Carpe Diem day in your life.” Our second goal was the focus on the phrase – Carpe Diem. Teachers planned for ways to explore, discuss, The key word for the day was PASSION and students and reflect on what it means to seize the day. We heard over and over again that finding and following their brought in guest speakers, such as Jonathon D’Oleo, to passion is the most important aspect of discovering their share their experiences and thoughts on Carpe Diem. career path. We organized panel discussions, created inspirational Ms. Marlene Livia Perez, who spoke on the law and visual reminders/quotes throughout the school, and used diplomacy panel said, “My main focus is to reach the advisory as an opportunity to have activities to reinforce students and ask them to look at their passion, because the goal. Additionally, we looked towards other additional if you do what you like and you like what you do, that’s experiences we could give students to highlight Carpe what’s going to be important.” Diem. The Career Day was one such event. Career Day panels were designed around the following ten career clusters: Career Day I. Arts & Design Careers II. Careers In Medicine III. Economics & Business IV. Law & Diplomacy V. Information Technology/Engineering VI. Communications/Journalism VII. Hospitality/Tourism VIII. Psychology/Human Services IX. Agriculture X. Transportation

Advanced Placement Program Thirteen traditional AP courses were offered, along with four AP online courses (AP Computer Science, AP French Language & Culture, AP Calculus BC, AP Environmental Science), with 118 students enrolled who took 205 exams. The CMS High School Counseling Department was very These numbers do not include 40 students who did not proud to host over thirty professionals from our alumni formally take the AP Spanish Language course, but took and local communities to present during CMS Career Day the AP Spanish Language exam. on March 20th, 2014. This event was brought back after a five year hiatus with the aim of providing opportunities for This year we had 40 students taking the AP Spanish students to discover new career options, learn more about Language exam compared to 57 and 36 the last two years. careers they love, and help guide them on their own career Courses offered this year included Calculus AB, Chemistry, paths. English Language, English Literature, Environmental Science, European History, Microeconomics, Physics B, Career Day 2014 began with a keynote address by Mr. Psychology, Spanish Literature, Statistics, U.S. History, Jonathan D’Oleo, described by Diario Las Américas and World History. Next year AP Macroeconomics will as a “gifted and inspirational orator in both English and be offered for the first time, AP Spanish Language will Spanish”, Jonathan D’Oleo is a management consultant, become a mandatory 11th grade course, and AP Studio Art will again be taken by our students. Additionally, 38 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

AP Physics B has been changed, and will now be divided Asilo de Ancianos San Francisco de Asis – The third into a AP Physics 1, and AP Physics 2 course. We will Thursday of each month, high school students spent offer the AP Physics 1 course starting next year, and quality time with the elderly playing dominoes, watching AP Physics 2 will be integrated into the curriculum the movies, talking and listening to stories about their youth. following year. Keeping up with our rotation of Biology Students also continued visiting the Aldeas Infantiles SOS and Environmental Science, Biology will be offered next in Los Jardines and in Los Mina one Saturday a month year. U.S. Governmental & Politics and Chemistry will each. In each visit students brought the children presents, not be offered next year due to minimal interest. played games, did arts and crafts and shared a snack.

Mike Vandeloo will continue his fourth year as the AP Reachouts - this TRI Association award winning group led Coordinator. While the majority of our AP teachers will by Mirna Ortega, Eileen Cabral, Dorcas Aybar and Juana be returning next year, five teachers, Mr. McCollough, Mr. Martinez has provided direct service and supplies to local Vick, Ms. Mooney, Ms. Mishkin, and Mr. Charette, will be orphanages, schools and retirement homes since 1987. departing and replaced by new teachers. Mr. Ken Turner This work has touched the lives of hundreds of children will be taking over the AP Microeconomics and new AP and teenagers, giving them a place and the materials to Macroeconomics course, Mr. Chapman the AP Calculus study and learn in a safe environment. CMS high school course, Ms. Kelty the AP European History course, Mr. students have taught English every Wednesday to over 70 Saunders the AP English Literature course, and Mr. children ages 4 to 16-year-olds. Kostial the AP Biology course. Mr. Hughes will continue his role as the AP Physics teacher, Ms. Dominguez will Tech for the Future - In Tech for the Future, sponsored once again teach the AP Studio Art course, and Ms. Gil by Carmen Fernandez, Brenda Villalona and Jennifer and Ms. Cabral will share responsibilities teaching the AP Norman, our high school students have taught basic Spanish Language & Culture course. computer skills to 20 fifth grade students from a nearby public school. The students from Centro Comunitario #9 This year we had a significant rise in AP applications. 163 have learned basic computer functions, Microsoft software students completed 400 + applications with approximately programs and how to research on the web. Tech for the 85% being accepted. Future has worked with the school’s teachers to integrate 2013-14 AP exam results can be found in the High School their curriculum into our technology class. These classes Appendix HS-1. are taught every Tuesday afternoon in the HS flow lab.

College Acceptance Information Un Techo Para Mi Pais – This initiative this year teamed The 2014 graduates will be attending 56 colleges and up with Balcones del Atlantico to work on a project in universities in North America/Europe while 12 students the Samana area. Juana Martinez led a CMS team for a will be attending universities in the Dominican Republic. weekend build that proved challenging and fulfilling to See the High School Appendix HS-2 for a list of college those that participated. We continue to watch this club and universities acceptances for this year’s graduates. grow and look forward to its continuing increased impact in the future. Community Service and Fund Raising Efforts Team DRIFT – Participated in the F.I.R.S.T. regional robotics competition in Orlando, FL, were in their third Service initiatives have long been a fixture in CMS year, the team competed well and won the Pit Safety award. student activities and student government. This year we The team continued their work with various organizations, continued to see an increase in visibility and the number public school students, and the Peace Corps. Team of student-led, service-orientated clubs. Here are just some DRIFT hosted a number of visits to the CMS Robotics of the highlights: Lab from public students and Peace Corps volunteers from throughout the country. ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 39

Operation Smile – Students participated in multiple • 10th grade – Visit to Mirabal Sister’s Museum and “smile missions” within the country where doctors Family Home performed surgeries on children to help bring back their • Women’s Leadership – Southwest DR smile by repairing cleft-palate and other disfigurements. Students raised considerable money for the organization, with over $7,000 usd being raised through the Fine Arts Department and other fundraising events. CMS Students have become leaders within the organization as they attended conferences and planning events throughout Latin America, while continuing to raise the profile of the organization within the Dominican Republic.

Doggie House Jr. – This year, students worked hard to have this organization become another fixture at CMS. Doggie House Jr., works to help save the lives of dogs that would otherwise go unattended and be left to the streets. Students worked at the organization’s facilities, hosted fundraisers, led a food and supplies drive, and raised awareness.

Virtual High School Senior Extended Essay Nine students completed 9 Virtual High School courses on- The Senior Extended Essay remains a semester long line: AP Environmental Science, AP Computer Science; course in which each aspiring graduate must select a real AP French Language and Culture; AP Calculus BC; world problem, and produce a college level argumentative Financial Literacy: Money Matters; Business and Personal research paper that analyzes the issue in depth and Law; Music 101: Introduction to Music; Anatomy and proposes viable solutions. Many students select topics Physiology. VHS continues to offer on-line options for of personal and community importance that are specific courses not offered at CMS. to the Dominican Republic, in fields such as health care, immigration, education, economics, and city planning. Field Trips/Extended Learning Students also conduct their own original research using a wide range of contacts both inside and outside of the Major field-trips taken during the 2012-13 school year CMS community, including politicians, business leaders, included: educators, manual laborers, and experts in a wide range of • Model United Nations to Montreal, Canada and St. academic disciplines. Michael’s School • Band/Choir Trip to New York City This year, Brien McCall, Deputy Headmaster, and • Pico Duarte Brendan Kearney, developed a CMS Writing Team. The • Galapagos Islands team assessed student essays from the school’s capstone • Global Issues Network Conferences – Quito, academic project, the Senior Extended Essay, in order Ecuador to facilitate discussion and awareness of the type and • Team DRIFT – Outreach within Dominican Republic level of work that we expect from a CMS student as they & Orlando Regional graduate from high school and move on to college. The 40 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

team was able to spend school librarian, Praxedes Grade 12 Grade 11 time norming against the Rivera. Full results are Pedro Castillo Mario Chang SEE rubric so that there available in High School Benjamin Kimball was a shared understanding Appendix HS-3. of the expectation level for Grade 10 Grade 9 the research papers. The Writing Assessments Juan Ferrua Ramon Tarrago team was comprised of Formal writing assessments k-12 faculty who were in were administered to 11th Measures of Academic Progress a position that would allow graders in both English and MAP tests were administered in the Fall and Spring to them to carry this discussion Spanish at the end of the measure both students’ current status in relation to the forward to a wide range of school year. These scoring standard in Math, Reading and Language Usage, and their colleagues in diverse areas sessions were preceded by growth over the year. See the Appendix DH-3 for results. of the school. The hope professional development for this team is that the to align scoring norms Attendance opportunity to meet with and reinforce a strong Our overall attendance, morning tardy, and detention tardy colleagues from different philosophy for teaching divisions and departments can be found in the High School Appendix HS-4. We composition skills in both continue to have a solid percentage of overall attendance. will foster an exchange of languages. To make this perspectives that is rarely We continue to devote a tremendous amount of resources, an important, integrated both time and staffing, to track and enforce the morning possible in day to day life at element in our language CMS, and that will benefit tardy policy. This includes hosting daily detentions and instruction, ownership of offering Saturday School. The morning tardy continues to all of us. The group’s work this assessment is now based also served to increase the have the greatest negative impact on student learning. We in the English and Spanish will be continuing to address the issue through staff training, consistency and rigor of the departments. Results for SEE course, our school’s policy reviews, and additional strategies. Attendance rates both assessments are in the can be found in the High School Appendix HS-4. most prominent, campus- General Appendix DH 1. wide writing across the Awards - See the High School Appendix HS-5 for award curriculum initiative. Math Olympics information. The culminating event of The 2013-14 school year the SEE is the ever-daunting produced a very strong SAT Preparation/PSAT Results Oral Defense, in which showing for Carol Morgan All juniors took the one semester SAT course which students must present and School at the local and consists of one quarter in critical reading/writing skills defend their findings to a national Math Olympics (taught by Beckett Haight & June Dutro) and one quarter panel of student and staff contests led by Mr. Jose of math preparation (taught by David Albert). Students evaluators, in front of an Maldonado. CMS had take a series of mock exams and skill building in areas audience of peers, family three students make it to of vocabulary, test strategies, problem solving, SAT members, and guests that the regional round: Pedro expectations, and general college awareness. This year, often reaches the capacity Castillo, Mario Chang, the Guidance Center was able to substantially expand of the Video Conference and Andrea Rodriguez the college search component. This was the second year Room. In the Oral (8th grade). Two of the where sophomores and juniors were required to take the Defense, as in all aspects of three students selected to PSAT test in October. This will provide students with an the course, the support of represent the Dominican extra year of practice and build familiarity with the test, the entire CMS community Republic in international while also providing the school with important data. We is crucial to making the contests this summer will also be replacing the MAP assessments in 9th grade SEE a high rigor, high are CMS students. with an SAT aligned assessment called ReadiStep. See the profile presentation of Congratulations to Juan High School Appendix HS-6 for PSAT and SAT results. student learning. Alumni Ferrua, representing DR in regularly identify the SEE Costa Rica, and to Mario as the course that has most Chang, representing DR in contributed to their college Panama! readiness. This year’s SEE Math Olympics participants was co-taught by high were: school English teacher Brendan Kearney and high ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 41

FINE ARTS REPORT Jonathan Baird, Fine Arts Coordinator

The Fine Arts team at CMS is made up of Yulimer Almonte, Carmen Rivera, Raquel Baez, Leticia Massas, Lisa Baez, Jack Dod, Orling Dominguez, Matt Gamache, Jaymin Baird, and Jonathan Baird. They are assisted by Harichandra Solano, Yolaine Luna, Claudia Almanzar, and Claudia Reyes. Together they have shared their passion for the arts, toiled over projects with the students, and organized countless events. This report outlines the creative and collaborative highlights from all of the artistic disciplines taught at CMS.

Elementary Music Smile. The students also presented numerous This year the elementary concerts in December school produced two and May celebrating the musicals “Bebop with holidays and Mother’s Aesop” and “Making the Day respectively. The Band.” “Bebop with Aesop” elementary students were is based on unforgettable able to showcase their fables that dramatize the talents on percussion, many lessons and values melodic instruments, that we can learn from them. singing, and creative “Making the Band” is a dance. fun and entertaining way to have students work in teams Elementary Art and understand how it feels to be a real rock star. Both Leticia Massas and Raquel musicals were very entertaining for students, and focused Báez, the two Art specialists and their assistant, Claudia on learning and collaboration. Elias, created a safe, inviting, and inspiring learning community where students developed and sharpened For the first time, all of the ES students recorded music skills, such as critical thinking and creativity through for the CMS Holiday CD. All of the proceeds from the problem-based art activities. Students explored elements CD sale went towards the Dominican branch of Operation and principles of design through different activities and media. They created original artwork using watercolors, acrylic, oil pastels, pencil, charcoal, as well as applying various techniques such as drawing, painting, collage, and 3D projects inspired by famous artists. In conjunction with the rest of the Fine Arts team, the art specialists participated in the Helping Hands Art Auction, helped organize the Fine Arts Dominican Festival, and collaborated in creating student artwork exhibitions displayed around the campus during the GIN conference.

The first through fourth grade students created sixteen different sketchbooks comprised of artwork and writings for “The Traveling Sketchbook Project 2013-2014.” As these sketchbooks traveled around the globe, the main objective was to promote tolerance, multiculturalism, global awareness, and to create a dialogue between individuals of different countries. 42 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

MS & HS CHOIR This year Mrs. Jaymin Baird and her assistant, Hari Solano had the privilege of working with four extremely talented choirs. Performance opportunities included the Colonial Zone, the holiday and spring concerts, MS and HS assemblies, caroling, and the 30-foot tree at Agora Mall. Every choir also participated in creating a Holiday CD that helped to raise funds for Operation Smile. The HS Advanced Choir traveled to New York City with the Symphonic Band and had a very successful trip. The choir performed extremely well at the festival and received a rating of “Excellent”. They prepared for this trip by doing a stunning concert at the beautiful Museo de las Casas Reales in the Zona Colonial. of international band and choir festivals annually and our school was chosen to partake in the “European Middle For the first time, Carol Morgan school students School Girls Honor Choir”. Six of our middle school participated in the “Association for Music in International singers joined together to create a mass choir with girls Schools” (AMIS) choral festival. AMIS sponsors a variety from fourteen other international schools and participated in a very exciting and educational festival in Stavanger, Norway.

MS & HS BAND The MS and HS bands were very busy and had a successful year. New musicians joined the beginning band in grades 6 and 7, and performed during the Holiday and the spring concerts. These students did excellent work and stunned parents with their progress at the end of the year. The advanced band worked on substantial pieces of music throughout the year and impressed audiences both at school, during assemblies, and at CMS evening concerts.

The Symphonic Band did amazing work this year. The students performed music at a higher level of difficulty than ever before and, for the second year in a row, they won a “Superior” rating at an international music festival. As the year came to a close, the band travelled to ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 43

New York City for their annual band trip. Here they got to go to an NHL hockey game, go ice skating at Chelsea Piers, see the NY Philharmonic perform, see the Harlem Gospel Choir perform, visit NY University, and watch Cirque du Soleil.

Since the band assistant, Radhames Acosta, was accepted to the Berkeley School of Music, the band department hired Claudia Reyes as his replacement. Ms. Reyes studied percussion at the Conservatory of Music in Puerto Rico and is currently the professor of percussion at the Conservatory of Santo Domingo. Throughout this year she brought a wealth of knowledge to the percussion students and they have thrived under her tutelage.

The students and teachers from ES, MS, and HS worked for months creating pieces of art that were auctioned to raise money for Operation Smile. This year, the visual arts department was able to raise over RD$70,000. The Dominican branch of Operation Smile is responsible for organizing cleft lip and palate surgeries for underprivileged children.

With all of its initiatives, CMS Fine Arts students proudly raised almost RD$300,000 for Operation Smile.

Philanthropy Within the Fine Arts Program

For the third year in a row the band, choir, and ES students recorded a holiday CD that was sold at the December concerts. Jonathan and Jaymin did the entire recording in- house at CMS. Orling Dominguez did the graphic design, and Jaymin Baird produced the whole project. Together members of the ES, MS and HS choirs and band recorded 10 songs over a three-week period with the knowledge that the CD would be sold and all of the proceeds would go to charity. RD$170,000 was raised and donated to the Dominican Branch of Operation Smile.

This year the visual arts team held its 7th annual Helping Hands Art Auction on the second floor of the CMS library. 44 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

MS & HS Theatre Arts

The 2013-14 drama and theatre season featured a diverse range of student accomplishments in class, performances, and productions. The Drama and Theatre Department is proud of the number of students who got involved in the program from outside of the drama and theatre courses. The season started off with the continuation of the Haunted House tradition. Students planned, organized, directed, and acted in the Haunted House making it once again one of the most attended attractions at the Halloween Frolic. The season continued with the high school Theatre Arts II class engaging in a PBL addressing one of the GIN 21st century problems. The resulting product was an original ethno drama play entitled Over the Bridge or El Otro Lado del Puente. The piece explored the societal effects of prostitution in the Dominican Republic, and it was performed to great acclaim at both the 2014 ACCAS Theatre Festival and the GIN conference.

The high school main stage performance of Steve Martin’s full-length comedy, Picasso at the Lapin Agile sold out a full weekend of performances. Featuring a cast that represented each high school grade as well as a crew that equaled the size of the cast, the production highlighted the talents of the high school students.

The 2013-14 drama season was a great success, and we are excited to see you next year getting involved and sitting in our audiences as we celebrate in the talents of our students and enjoy more great theatre.

The season ended with the First Annual Middle School Playwriting Festival. Featuring eight world premiere plays across the three middle school classes, the festival was entirely produced, directed, designed, written, and acted by middle school students. Each performance sold out as well. ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 45

MS Visual Art

In the MS, the 8th grade art students visited the Modern Museum of Art to look at the works created by the winners and participants of La Bienal. The Bienal is the most prestigious art competition in the Dominican Republic. This visit gave the students an opportunity to see how the visual arts offer a channel to express personal and social concerns. One of the winners of La Bienal was the recognized artist Angel Urrely, who came to visit the class and give CMS students a workshop on how to create symbols with meaning; this visit was linked to a Spanish project of Abstract Expressionism. Another interesting experience for the 8th graders was when they were teamed with Pre-K students to help the little ones learn how to draw a basic human body.

The 7th grade art students were involved in the design of a Theater Arts Mural. The Headmaster and the Theater Director chose the final designs. These can now be seen outside the BBT. Sixth grade art students participated in a comic strip competition after they had completed their unit in cartooning. The winning comic strip appeared in one of the school’s Newsflash editions.

Carol Morgan School continues to be a leading school in Artsonia, the largest online student gallery in the world. Students can preserve their art portfolios for years to come and enjoy reading comments from teachers, administrators, family members, and friends. Finally, MS art compositions can be enjoyed inside and outside the MS office, during talent showcases, and in the administration building.

HS Visual Art The HS visual arts program was challenged this year with increasing the use of recycled materials to create pieces that where exhibited during the GIN Conference hosted by CMS in April. Ms. Orling’s Art 1 class spent a month researching the 20 Global Issues, collecting recycled materials and completing a total of 23 paintings.

Three very talented students, Gabriela Cáceres, Nathalia Rocha and Soviry De León, were recruited to create this year’s Golf Tournament Trophies, which consisted of 18 painted wood panels used to award the winners. Each student worked on six wood plaques recreating golf related scenes using acrylics.

This year HS Art contributed to the Helping Hands exhibition with a display of 21 Painted Chairs done by the Art 2 class and 7 painted umbrellas by Art 3. This combined project was inspired in the most prominent Dominican artists like Guillo Perez, Candidó Bidó and Dionisio Blanco, among others.

Other highlights include Gabriela Ocampo, a 10th grade/Art 3 student, who designed and painted the mural displayed at the pedestrian entrance at Sarasota Ave. Manuela Sabogal and Debora Bermudez assisted Gabriela in the completion of this painting.

Also, Nara Winston, Carmen Bisonó and Soviry De León, assisted Ms. Orling on the design and painting of the mural for the teacher acted “Zoo Story” play. 46 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 47

3D Art This year the 3D arts to make a cube studio collaborated sculpture that with the elementary otherwise would school in the have been creation of the earth impossible. bench; the students Their pride were very pleased to have been with the outcome. involved in They also provided a piece that expertise and their is impressive kiln to the middle is unique in school Empty Bowls a classroom project. 6th graders where success used the equipment is traditionally to create bowls that defined by were sold for charity. your own skill growth. The projects created by students this year were, by far, the Fine Arts Dominican Festival most sophisticated The Fine Arts Dominican Festival was a huge success this year. All students from Pre-K to grade 12 had ample time to eat traditional Dominican food, listen to Dominican music, and view Dominican artisans. All of the Fine Arts teachers worked very hard in the preparation and the execution of the event. Many of the proceeds from this event were donated to Operation Smile.

in the last five years. These projects were inspiring to all the students and every project moved up on the curve of competency. One of the strategies they were able to use this year was “artist and apprentice.” In the fourth quarter the small class of freshman collaborated with Mr. Gamache in two units. By combining their skill sets they were able 48 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

Fine Arts Showcases

The Fine Arts Showcases continued to flourish and to become more diverse. Both showcases were held in the gym and covered court, respectively, to accommodate the large number of parents, students, and teachers in attendance. The visual arts and technology departments were well represented, as they displayed colorful sculptures, paintings, graphic designs, feature films, and robotics. MS and HS students showed their talents by singing, dancing, playing instruments, showing videos, and acting. ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 49

ATHLETICS REPORT Jennalee Burch, Athletic Director What a year for Athletics at Carol Morgan School! More tournament of the season, welcoming teams from Trinidad games, more participation, more events, more involvement; and Ecuador. The Varsity girls, coached by Gaby Jimenez, our Sharks were involved in many Invitationals, Copas placed 3rd. Varsity boys, coached by Jose Beltre, lost a heartbreaker in the final to AC, earning the silver medal. Both teams finished 2nd in voting for the Sportsmanship Award. Middle School girls had a big tournament of their own in Santiago for the ACCAS invitational.

Season 1 also marked the dominance of CMS Boys Futsal. Our Sharks, lead by CMS alumni Avelino Cuadra, had a tremendous showing at many tournaments. Varsity Boys finished 4th (out of over 50 participating teams) at Copa Claro and earned the Fair Play Trophy. Grade 8 & 9 Boys placed 3rd and won the Fair Play trophy at the Am Ex Soccer Town Cup as well as taking the Championship at the St Thomas School Cup. This year also marked the first time CMS has had a girls Futsal program start up. Our JV girls Sharks represented CMS at Copa Claro.

Season 2 may have been the busiest time for Athletics this year as it was jammed packed with new events, fundraisers and plenty of games. CMS Athletics took the initiative this year to start a National Sports league. One that would create scheduled, regular games for all teams involved. Thus the Dominican Schools Soccer League was formed, DSSL. Eight teams across 2 divisions (north and south) competed for 2 months towards the eventual league championship at which our Varsity Girls took the title in a hard fought championship final. and ACCAS tournaments throughout the year. We had exhibition games in various sports around the country and internationally. We saw the creation of new leagues, had new teams and saw the comeback of teams long gone. It was a busy and successful year. Let’s recap all of the excitement.

We kicked off our year with the annual CMS Bonfire. The event was well attended and brought together 12 different CMS clubs while our Varsity Volleyball teams both earned wins over the visiting JMM School. The bonfire didn’t mark the start of the year for just our Volleyball teams. October saw the welcome return of our Varsity Baseball The Varsity Girls soccer team and Varsity Boys basketball team. The Sharks had near weekly games on the CMS team took their success from their respective invitational field against La Salle Santo Domingo. Coached by Mark tournaments and carried it into the Season 2 CAISSA Hughes, the boys saw great improvement and look to tournament in Quito, Ecuador. Varsity Boys, under the continue their progress into next year. guidance of Coach Emilio Llaverias had to battle injuries Carol Morgan had the task of hosting the first CAISSA at CAISSA and placed 4th overall. The Varsity girls, 50 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

lead by coach Brendan This year’s Family Kearney, fought a tough Fun Day marked a new home AC team in the final fundraiser for Athletics, the playing what may have 5K Fun Run. What a great been their best game of the success involving all ages! year and earned a silver The event had over 350 medal. Middle School people participating either Boys Basketball and Girls as volunteers or runners, Soccer also took part in the highlighted by a giant color ACCAS tournament at the party at the finish line. The American School of Santo run is sure to grow in size, Domingo. scale and involvement next year. Students, staff Back for its second and CMS family members year was also the high are already talking about school Ultimate Frisbee it! It was definitely a championship hosted at highlight event of the year CMS. Coach Toni Ramos for everyone involved. Barletta led our Varsity A big thank you for ALL team to the Sportsmanship/ members of Athletic Spirit of the Game award. Council for helping to Our young team looks to organize such a big event. build on their success from Great group of kids! this season into the next. ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 51

Season 3 was the season of Copa Coca Cola, a massive tournament that seemed to have taken over all things high school sport in the country. CMS was well represented as both the 8th and 9th Grade boys and the Varsity Girls team made their way to the tournament semifinals.

Meanwhile, boys soccer and girls basketball seasons geared up for CAISSA in Trinidad and Tobago. Both teams represented our school amazing in their yearlong hard with the highest class throughout work and commitment to the CMS their seasons. Varsity Boys, Athletics program. Alexandra is our with the help from coach Dillon official Athletics Photographer. She Briesemeister, finished in 2nd at took some incredible pictures this the CMS Invitational tournament. year and contributed her time and While in Trinidad the team played energy this season across all sports. a solid tournament but lost in the She has an eye for a great picture and final to ECA Venezuela. Varsity is a natural leader coordinating and Girls, coached by Tony Ovalle, delegating responsibilities to others. also finished 2nd in the CMS Thank you for everything Alexandra! Invitational tournament. They Manuela is a leader both on and off lost a heartbreaker in overtime at the field. When she wasn’t putting CAISSA against Venezuela and together all-star performances on the finished 4th overall. The girls field with the Varsity Girls Soccer displayed their excellent character team, she was helping to organize while in Trinidad and received and coordinate various fundraisers the Sportsmanship award for the for Athletics. She was instrumental in tournament. Middle School teams organizing the 5K Fun Run this year. competed in an ACCAS tournament We will continue to see great things of their own at St Joseph’s school. from her. Thank you for everything Manuela! In June we welcomed ex-NFL players to CMS to give our Flag- The future looks bright for CMS Football team a two day clinic on the Athletics moving into the 2014-2015 ins and outs of the game. The end of school year. Next year Athletics is the school year was also highlighted hoping to revive a couple of programs by our Season 2 & 3 Athletic Awards from the past; the Cheerleading team pizza party. Congratulations to and Girls Softball, while introducing Athletes of the year; Middle School new sports like Beach Volleyball. Male Gerard Serra, Middle School With a wonderful raise to our budget, Female Lorena Hannecart, Varsity the program will have many new Male Marco Fernandez and Varsity activities and new faces behind the Female Cristina Besosa. The benches. With that said we have to complete list of 2013-2014 Athletic say a sad goodbye to some amazing Award recipients is attached below. coaches leaving us this year; Gaby Jimenez, Brendan Kearney, The John D Williams award is the Alex Shelton, Ryan Collier, Tim highest award in Athletics at CMS. McCullough and Erin Thomas are all This year’s recipients Alexandra moving on to new opportunities. We Grullón and María Manuela wish them all the best in their future Sabogal were nothing short of endeavors. 52 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

I can’t give enough thanks to EVERYONE involved with Athletics this season. Jack Delman, Brien McCall, Ernest Peterson, Nicolaas Mostert, Laura Tolone; thank you for your guidance and support throughout the year. To the PTO, Athletic Council and the Board; thank you, thank you, thank you, your help this season will only build into our successes next season. Lena Besosa, what will the PTO do without you? Thank you for being a pillar for athletics all these years, I’m thankful to have had the chance to cheer on our sharks with you. Courtney Hall, Ryan Collier and the entire CMS PE staff, thank you for all of your extra hours towards our program. Tony Ovalle, you are amazing, thanks for all of your extra time and support. To all the coaches, fantastic year, great job and I look forward to improving next year. Finally and most importantly, words cannot thank Gaby Jimenez enough for all the time and effort she has put into this program. She’s moving on to head the Athletics program at International School of Sosua. She will be sorely missed, but I know she’ll do a fantastic job and will continue to be an integral figure of sport in the Dominican Republic.

Have a great summer; see you in the fall and GO SHARKS!

Season 1 Varsity Boys Volleyball Marcos Fernández Most Valuable Player Varsity Boys Volleyball Jesus Gonzalez Most Valuable Player Varsity Girls Volleyball Sabrina Smuts Most Valuable Player Varsity Girls Volleyball Odette Dauhajre Most Improved Player Jr. Varsity Boys Volleyball Alex McQuilling Most Valuable Player Jr. Varsity Boys Volleyball Daniel Weissman Most Improved Player Jr. Varsity Girls Volleyball Cristina Franco Most Improved Player Jr. Varsity Girls Volleyball Andrea Vicente Coach's Award Jr. Varsity Girls Volleyball Shirley Leong Coach's Award Varsity Boys Baseball Gustavo Ariza Coach's Award Varsity Boys Baseball Oscar Baez Sportsmanship Award Middle School Girls Volleyball Katerina Rodríguez Coach's Award Middle School Girls Volleyball Francesca Longo Shark Award Middle School Boys Baseball Cruz Fernández Most Valuable Player Middle School Boys Baseball Gaetano Pellicce Coach's Award Varsity Boys Futsal Andrés Brant Most Valuable Player Varsity Boys Futsal Esteban Cabrera Coach's Award

Season 2 Girls Varsity Soccer Camila Herrera Most Valuable Player Girls Varsity Soccer María Laura León Shark Award Girls Jr. Varsity Soccer Maika Robledo Most Valuable Player Girls Jr. Varsity Soccer Gabriella Cáceres Shark Award Girls Middle School Soccer Ana Christina Pérez Most Valuable Player Girls Middle School Soccer Lía Muñoz Coach's Award Boys Middle School Basketball Gustavo Guerrero Coach's Award Boys Middle School Basketball Dario Seastedt Shark Award Boys Jr. Varsity Basketball Mario Fernandez Coach's Award Boys Jr. Varsity Basketball Alvaro Corripio Most Improved Player Boys Varsity Basketball Ahmed Hasbun Most Improved Player Boys Varsity Basketball Marcos Fernández Most Valuable Player ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 53

Season 3 Girls Varsity Basketball Cristina Besosa Most Valuable Player Girls Varsity Basketball Sabrina Smuts Coach's Award Girls Varsity Basketball Luisa Estrella Shark Award Boys Varsity Soccer Esteban Cabrera Offensive Player Boys Varsity Soccer Gianfranco Capeans Defensive Player JV Girls Basketball Estella Lama Most Improved Player JV Girls Basketball Maricruz Cruz Most Valuable Player JV Girls Basketball Sara Torres Shark Award JV Girls Basketball Gabriella Smuts Coach's Award Middle School Girls Basketball Mariana Sanz Most Improved Player Middle School Girls Basketball Amber Smuts Most Valuable Player

Middle School Male Athlete of the Year Female Athlete of the Year Gerard Serra Lorena Hannecart

High School Male Athlete of the Year Female Athlete of the Year Marco Fernandez Cristina Besosa

John D. Williams III Award This award was created in honor of John D. Williams and his 16 years of outstanding service. It is presented to the student who has demonstrated consistent enthusiasm, dedication and promotion of school spirit at Carol Morgan. The recipient does not have to be member of an athletic team, but must have a deep commitment to the athletic program beyond the playing field. Cristina Besosa 2013-2014 Recipients Alexandra Grullón Manuela Sabogal 54 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

SCHOOL WIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORT Mirna Ortega, School Wide Community Service Coordinator

The Carol Morgan School is committed to build service during this school year! Opportunities for service character, create awareness and instill a civic and social include: responsibility by immersing our students in community • A total of 14 different clubs dedicated solely to doing service and service learning programs. CMS programs community service. feature a variety of activities and opportunities for • Weekly service trips open for all high school students to get involved throughout the school year students. and during summer vacation. Students are able to get • Other clubs that also adopt service into their involved in many community service clubs , project programs. based learning experiences, and service learning activities. • Fine arts and athletic curricular and extra-curricular These programs cover an array of issues and topics, from environmental / marine ecosystems to children’s health activities. and housing to education and sports. This gives the chance for our students to develop their interests by transmitting Our commitment to service learning extends beyond their knowledge, using their abilities to teach, foster and our high school. We have ongoing opportunities for help others in need. students of all ages to experience. Our Middle School students continue working with the special needs school This year the Carol Morgan School had the honor of Escuelita Rayo de Sol, the Aldeas Infantiles Orphanage, hosting the Global Issues Network Conference (GIN). In Nido para Angeles, and Empty Bowls/Patronato Benefico this student-led conference all of our students participated Oriental. This year their school-wide campaigns included in different ways with great success. Our students not Recyclable Christmas, Be Your Own Kind of Green, only organized the conference, but our student leaders working on our Earth Bench and Paper Free Campaigns managed its operations to include special events from start through our Funda Zero Club. to finish. Many of our students were presenters during the conference; ten of our clubs shared with students from In Elementary School 3rd 4th and 5th graders continued around the world the projects they have completed, their the traditional Thanksgiving lunch with their friends from research findings, and their reflections on leadership. Hogar Mercedes de Jesus and the Instituto de Sordos Students from CMS facilitated group discussions Santa Rosa. This is part of a partnership where CMS throughout the conference. One of our most unique students visit their schools and they visit ours. Through projects was our own CMS Earth Bench where students this experience students learn more about hearing loss as from all three schools participated to make it happen. well as how to interact with and value others.

We recently adopted new community service guidelines Other schools are interested in our successful program. for high school students making requirements annual for The Miami Country Day School and the Compass School them. The result was positive with all students meeting of Vermont visited CMS during their “Week Without or exceeding the number of hours; high school students Walls” and “Minimesters” programs to share with us how achieved an amazing total of 6,103 hours of volunteer those programs work as well as to get ideas to improve their programs. ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 55

ADMISSIONS REPORT Ruth Sánchez, Admissions Director

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION The New Student Orientation was held during the month of August, on the Friday before classes started. The first half of the orientation was given to the parents and new students of Elementary School, while the other half of the orientation was focused on the new families of Middle and High School. All of the new students had a peer helper assigned to them to aid in their transition.

Students and their parents had several presentations made by the Elementary, Middle, and High School specialist teams in addition to presentations made by the PTO and other departments such as Fine Arts, Athletics, Activities, OLC, Development, Administration, and Infirmary.

We also had our annual PK Open House in January for the parents of the new Pre-K students. They were also provided with a thorough presentation prepared by the Headmaster, Elementary School Principal, Vice-Principal, Counselors, and the Pre-K staff. The presentation was then followed by a brief Question & Answer session, refreshments and a campus tour.

APPLICANTS For the 2013-2014 school year, we had a total of 212 new students who applied for admissions. This total was higher than the previous academic year by 39 students. The greatest demand was for Elementary School with a total of 152 applicants. For Middle School, we had a total of 32 students applying for admissions in contrast to High School, which had a total of 28 students wishing to enroll in CMS.

ACCEPTANCES The total number of acceptances for the 2013-2014 school year increased to 133 new students, which was 53 more new students than the previous year. The majority of the grade levels were relatively full and space availability was at a minimum level. This is a reflection of a higher demand for enrollment combined with a moderate turnover of students leaving CMS.

ENROLLMENT The 2013-2014 school year was an active one for the Admissions Office because there was a higher demand of applicants wishing to enroll in Elementary School combined with the fact that more families were being transferred overseas. Space availability was increasingly competitive in certain grade levels in Elementary School and Middle School. The total enrollment for the school year reflected a stable number of 1,100 students enrolled by the end of the year, which was the same number of students for the previous year.

NATIONALITIES For the 2013-2014 school year, the student population of CMS was made up of 33 nationalities from different countries all over the world, making Carol Morgan School the most diverse school nationwide. The previous year, the student body also represented 33 countries in total.

Note: Please refer to Appendix AD-1 for details on numbers of applicants, acceptances, enrollment and nationalities. 56 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

DEVELOPMENT OFFICE REPORT Vielka Morales, Development Officer

The role of the Development Office is to conceive and several years ago we worked on a master plan of how implement special programs that generate financial support our school should grow. Since tuition income represents for the school; also to promote activities that encourage 95% of the annual operating budget of the school, being a volunteer involvement, and insure the development of not-for-profit organization, in order to continue providing an informed and supportive constituency and public. In a world class education in a safe environment and to addition, we focus our efforts on sponsoring various events complete the next phases of our master plan, CMS relies and publications in on the generosity of members of our community. Below order to strengthen we are describing the different programs under which our the bonds of the community may contribute to the future of our school. Amount alumni community US$186,418 raised school with the school. We Building the Future Campaign: This is a major year also coordinate press fundraising program geared to collect funds to build 2013-2014 coverage of school school facilities and improve current areas in order to activities within guarantee that we keep on incorporating latest educational local media. techniques in our curriculum including the fields of art and sports. This campaign involves the Naming Project, and The Development Office counts with the support of the the Brick Project. Development Committee, which is formed by a group of parents who voluntarily join their efforts working • Leave a on different projects and plans that help us inform our Mark… constituents of the importance and positive impact that Buy a brick: their patronage represents for the improvement of our Members of infrastructure. Along with our current programs, all our community these projects are intended to move us closer towards purchase a the next step in our master plan which is a whole new brick engraved Athletics Facility and a Fine Arts Complex with a 600-seat with a message, capacity theater. These projects will be possible with the their names engagement and support of members of our community. and graduating classes or just a For school year 2013-2014 we supported several school favorite quote; clubs and initiatives by either helping to secure sponsors, also senior classes purchase several bricks forming the getting press coverage from local newspapers and TV name of their class. These bricks are being placed in front shows, or encouraging participation of our alumni and of the MS-HS Library main entrance. As of June 2014, parents. We supported the G.I.N Conference team, we have sold 382 bricks and this school year alone we sold FundaZero, Empty Bowls, Artist in Residence program, 37 new bricks for an income of US$7,062, this is 134% Team Drift, Career Day, and Family Fun Day. more than the previous school year.

The Development Office highly appreciates the • Naming Project: This project represents a great continuous support received by the Board of Directors, opportunity for the entire CMS community, including our Headmaster, the Development Committee, the Alumni Dominican and International companies, as it is the only way Association Committee, our PTO, our sponsors, our of having a continuous exposure on campus when naming volunteers, students, parents and alumni community in all one of the rooms available under a company, an individual the projects and activities we have promoted. or family name. This school FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS year was a very Carol Morgan School is committed to address the needs successful one of the whole student and to give them the best learning for the Naming opportunities and experience, thus we hire the most Project as ARS qualified teachers and staff, offering a program with the PALIC agreed most advanced technologies and educational tendencies to sponsor that guarantee we comply with our mission. However, our Health great minds need appropriate facilities and this is why Office for ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 57

US$85,253 while REID & CIA./ CMS Tuition Raffle: This is the second year of this fundraiser. We offered AUTOCAMIONES will be sponsoring three prizes: One Full Tuition, 50% discount on tuition and 25% discount the first floor of our MS/HS Library for as a third prize and the amount of tickets sold would determine if all three US$247,590. The MS/HS Library will prizes would be given or just one or two. In order to draw three winners we now be named after Dr. Donald Reid had to sell at least 295 tickets. Since we sold 105 tickets only one winner Cabral was picked. The Cascella Zeller Family won 50% discount on tuition for School Year 2014-2015; they received a credit for US$5,503 in their family • This year we received payments from account as stated in the raffle rules. the different sponsors of this program: The school will use the net income of US$5,000 for the construction of new Second payment from FUNDACION facilities, which is the goal of this fundraiser. PROPAGAS in the amount of US$136,054, for the sponsorship of our Cafeteria and Kitchen; First payment EVENTS from ARS Palic for US$21,313.25. We Alumni Reunion Party: also received US$3,300 from the Leon The Alumni Association Committee decided to host several reunions outside Rivera Family, this is their final payment the Dominican Republic to give the opportunity to those living abroad to for sponsoring our Bohio. During connect with their classmates and the school. We started with a reunion in this school year we collected US$950 Miami in 2012, followed with a big party in Santo Domingo for the school’s corresponding to pending balances of 80th Anniversary celebrations last year and this school year we shared with the HS Computer Lab sponsored by our our alumni in Boston. BOD 2009-10. Golf Tournament: Our We invite all classes to come together CMS Golf Open 2014 and sponsor a room under the name of was celebrated at the their class! breathtaking golf courses of La Cana Golf Club Please refer to Appendix DV-1 for chart at Punta Cana Resort. with rooms available and prices. We had the pleasure of having parents, students, Alumni Giving Annual Fund: Our teachers, staff, alumni and alumni are able to support their school friends participating in by making small donations of at least the tournament. Winners US$25 every year. We look forward to were very happy with see this fund grow as alumni commit to their trophies as they were paintings from our very own students: Gabriela support the advancement of their alma Cáceres, Soviry De León and Nathalia Cayres Rocha who were guided by mater. A small continuous contribution their teacher Orling Dominguez. We had a net income of RD$132,357 really makes a great difference! (US$3,043), from this amount we contributed RD$13,236 (US$304) to the endowment fund. The money raised will go towards the construction of new Make a Pledge: The generous support facilities. We want to thank Mr. Salvatore Bonarelli, Ms. Lena Besosa, Ms. of our constituents every year goes to Isabel Troncoso and Mr. Carlos Hoyo for all their support in the organization benefit the most important part of your of our Golf Tournament. community…our students. This school year we received donations in the amount of US$10,000. 58 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

Seniors Alumni Reception and Distinguished Alumnus Presentation: The Seniors Alumni Reception has become a tradition for our school since the first one celebrated in 2003 at the residence of the Ambassador of the United States of America in honor of every graduating class. The seniors, their parents and special guests were greeted by The Charge d’Affaires, a.i. of the Embassy of the United States of America, Mr. Daniel L. Foote and Mrs. Claudia Valverde Foote at their arrival to the reception. Mariela Bonetti shared inspiring words on behalf of her class REMINISCIA ’14, encouraging them to “give back in any way they can and be a catalyst for others to do the same as they proudly embrace the CMS values”. This is also the occasion to present the Distinguished Alumni Award, which was received this year by Jaak E. Rannik ’60 for his outstanding achievements and contributions to the field of marine operations, to the growth of Dominican exports and his support of NGO’s in the country. In his speech, Mr. Rannik gave words of wisdom and great advice to the seniors reminding them to make important choices with their eyes wide open, as they would have to face the consequences for their decisions; also, he encouraged the seniors to always think about others. Reet Rannik, grandaughter of Mr. Jaak Rannik is member of the graduating class of 2014.

COMMUNICATIONS This school year we created the position of Digital Communications and Social Media Coordinator to keep our community informed using the available social media networks to share the many accomplishments of our students and the activities hosted by the school conceived to enhance the learning experience of our students. You will find a separate report with the results of the efforts made by Michelle Maura developing this new position.

Alumni Newsletter: We are now starting the fifth year of this publication covering interesting facts and achievements from our alumni community. We also share upcoming events and special offers for our sharks. Every CMS graduate is welcome to contribute to the Alumni Newsletter by submitting an article regarding personal or professional experience or simply to share some memories of past school life. Our first issue sent in May 2010 was read by 433 people while our most recent one, sent in May 2014 has already been read by 724 members of our community; it makes us feel really proud to see how the number of readers increases with every issue.

Note: All previous CMS Alumni Newsletters are published on our school website, under the Alumni section. ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 59

Alumni Social Media: We have maintained our presence in the different social media networks having many interactions with our followers as we keep them informed of the latest news and events hosted by the school. The amount of followers and fans has grown within this school year:

Carol Morgan-School with 2,358 friends (15% more)

CMS Alumni Association with 266 members (54% more)

@AlumniCms with 98 followers (11% more)

Database: We are constantly working to have an updated and accurate alumni database in order to better approach our alumni community and keep them informed. This is why we ask our alumni to update their profiles with any changes to their personal information. This past school year we were able to increase the amount of complete records with mailing addresses and phone numbers; we now have 2,225 records with at least an email address, this is 4% more than last year; we have a total of 2,221 addresses, which is 90% more than what we had last school year; and 2,392 telephone numbers for 59% more than last year. This is an ongoing effort that requires the support of the entire alumni community.

Local Media: We have coordinated with local newspapers and TV shows to cover different events that have taken place in our school during this past school year. 60 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

OUR DONORS July 1st, 2013 – June 30th, 2014

We hereby want to express our gratitude to our alumni, parents and friends for their support this past year. Remember, there is no such thing as a small gift, any contribution to the advancement of Carol Morgan School is highly appreciated as it is for the ultimate benefit of our students.

Pledge Paul Baxter Lanius and Bergica Martínez

Building the Future - Naming Project Fundacion Propagas León Rivera Family María Alexia Troncoso de Selman

Leave a Mark… Buy a Brick Aybar Rodríguez Family Schiffino Piantini Family Karla Alvarez Nuñez ‘13 Class of 1990 in memory of George Matsumoto Alejandro Contreras Miniño ‘13 Contreras Mejía Family Renato Espinel Cabrera ‘13 Guerra Ibarra Family José Roberto Bonetti Sabater ‘13 Farach Olavarrieta Family Ricardo Canturín ‘13 Castillo Dávalos Family Haskell Family Sebastián García Staffeld ‘14 Ureña Eusebio Family Salomón Sanz, Gianmarco and Rebecca Campagna Santana Nest Family Fernández Ferrúa Family Anaelia Ovalle Suarez ‘13 Demetrio and María Fernanda Rodríguez Rodríguez ‘14 Carlos González Mariela Schad Bordas ‘14 Martí Ramos Family Hillary Ovalle Antigua ‘14 Perez Berrido Family REMINISCIA ‘14 De La Torre Ramírez Family

Golf Tournament Propagas Citibank ARS Palic Seguros Universal Mercasid Magna Motors Banco BHD CMS PTO Mailboxes Etc. ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 61

All Sponsors Of CMS Golf Open 2014

Note: Carol Morgan School is a 501 C3 organization; donations are tax deductible in the United States and in the Dominican Republic. 62 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT Michelle Maura, Digital Communications & Social Media Coordinator The Digital Communications & Social Media Coordinator digital communications, managing the school’s main (DCSMC) is a new position that was created towards email, blog and newsletters, keeping our website content the end of the first semester of the 2013-2014 school up to date, and managing official social media accounts. year in order to meet Carol Morgan School’s growing This position helps share highlights, main events and communication needs. This step was taken as a way to achievements throughout the school. It also supports keep our communication alive and current and within the other departments by proofreading and editing a number framework of the 21st Century Skills that we are teaching of publications such as articles, emails, directories and our students. manuals.

As a starting point, this year’s focus was on increasing our social media sharing and presence, updating our parent email database and establishing the News Flash as a blog. During the summer, the DCSMC will create a communications plan for the next school year which will include: an editorial calendar for website content and News Flash blog posts, a social media calendar and strategic plan, an updated format for our school wide newsletters, as well as an evaluation of the digital communications during the 2013-2014 school year to identify best practices and areas of improvement.

Parent Emails and Official School Email The DCSMC manages the school’s official email ([email protected]), providing information requested by parents, institutions and others, as well as responding to feedback. We also make sure that messages regarding a specific school or department are forwarded and followed up on.

This year we received emails on a different number of topics, summarized in the chart in Appendix DCSMC-1. After Out of Office automatic replies, we received a high number of thank you emails, as well as feedback regarding parent email changes, questions about events and positive messages for shared achievements. Carol Morgan School is a leader in modern education and technology. In an increasingly digital world, the In order to send school way people connect, discover, and share information is wide emails, we are changing, including social networks such as Facebook, currently using an email Twitter and Instagram. This technology allows people to service application called build relationships with businesses and institutions and iContact, which allows us to send messages to large allows the school to provide important information to our groups of parents ensuring higher deliverability. We can community in the networks our stakeholders interact in. also receive data which tells us how many messages were delivered, opened, and which links were clicked on. Digital communications also support CMS’s green initiatives by significantly reducing the amount of paper In response to some parents’ feedback, our first project use. This year we had our first completely paperless was to correct errors in our PowerSchool database and campaigns supported by our DCSMC for events such as clean out our system to keep one email address per parent. CMS Green Day and Empty Bowls. This allows all official school emails to be received in the email address the parent has selected. Our database will be The main tasks of the DCSMC are improving our school’s updated based on the latest email address provided. ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 63

During the summer we will review school wide emails sent content from our blog and notify parents when throughout the year as well as the performance data in order to posts were online. It has evolved to include determine how we can improve our email communications for the highlights, upcoming events, links to our social following year. networks, buttons for our Google Calendars (School Calendar and Athletics Calendar) as News Flash Blog Management well as excerpts of our recent News Flash posts with links to full articles. It is sent by email to all parents every two weeks.

For the Staff Bulletin, we keep our staff and teachers up to date with the many events and improvements happening in our school. Similar to News Flash, our DCSMC creates an editorial calendar and serves as editor and publisher for this publication. It is sent by email once a month.

Social Media Coordination

Our News Flash is another important communication tool, which is now completely digital. All divisions and departments work together to keep our community up to date with the many events and improvements happening in our school. The DCSMC manages Our community is active in social media, and this blog, creating an editorial calendar, and also serves as editor CMS is now online in networks such as Facebook, and publisher, ensuring relevant, timely and consistent content. Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.

This year, our News Flash has completed its transition into a blog. We are now distributing our posts throughout the month (instead of posting all sections on the same day once a month), which has helped increase the readership of sections which were not featured in our newsletter or website before. We are sharing new blog posts with the community on social media, on the News Flash section on the homepage of our website and by email. We look forward to having more parents and other readers respond to our articles in News Flash.

Newsletters We currently have two school wide newsletters: News Flash and Staff Bulletin. The News Flash newsletter began as a way to share

The DCSMC manages day-to-day activities of the school’s official social media accounts, sharing achievements and important events with our audience. When the position was opened, we created a social media calendar and began supporting efforts around the school.

For the first time, large annual events such as Spring Fest, 5K Fun Run and the CMS Golf Open had live social media coverage, during which parents, students, sponsors and other participants 64 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

interacted sharing information as the events happened. We social media. We even received public recognition also interacted with posts shared by others commenting on on Twitter from Tri-Association and our DCSMC achievements, answering questions and appreciating feedback. was asked to serve as a mentor for future GIN We monitored mentions of our school and created unique hashtags conference hosts by GIN head Linda Sills. for many of our events, such as #cmsspringfest and #cmsgin2014. Hashtags group related posts, thus making it easier for our Most of our GIN conference posts included the community to view or share them, even after events have passed. unique hashtag #cmsgin2014, which was shared during conference promotion. This resulted in Different members of our community such as parents, students local and international speakers and students from and staff are showing their support to our social networks through over 14 countries also using the hashtag in many likes, retweets, comments and shares. We also receive private of their posts, which we can easily access and look messages through Facebook which allow us to interact with back upon today. In Appendices DCSMC-3 and our followers and provide requested information. Topics are DCSMC-4 we can see some of the results of the summarized in the chart in Appendix DCSMC-2. hashtag usage, based on posts that were shared on public Instagram and Twitter profiles. The DCSMC also supports groups which need guidance or wish to promote a special event. We helped the GIN FundaZero club design and implement the first completely paperless campaign for the CMS Green Day as well as the MS group which coordinated the Empty Bowls event.

Global Issues Network Conference 2014 Another group that Being online has allowed us to connect locally received this type and internationally with educational institutions, of support was the companies, guest speakers, future employees, GIN Social Media alumni and ex-employees who are living abroad. Team which met To the right you can see a CMS tweet that guest with the DCSMC to speaker Dr. Sameer Hinduja retweeted (related to create a strategy to his PTO sponsored talk to our community about promote and provide cyberbullying). full coverage of this international event Our first focus this year was to establish and hosted by CMS. increase our social media presence and amount While a team of 12 of followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. students worked Below is our follower growth from November together to create and 2013 to June 2014. maintain exclusive GIN social media accounts, the DCSMC provided promotion and coverage from our school’s official accounts. Furthermore, our Facebook Page Likes DCSMC participated in the conference providing a Skill Based Nov-13 Jun-14 Growth Workshop titled Using Social Media for Positive Change to students and staff from different participating countries. 798 1152 44%

Thanks to our team effort, we are proud to be the first school in the world to host a GIN Conference with a living record on Twitter Followers Nov-13 Jun-14 Growth 180 290 61%

Instagram Followers Nov-13 Jun-14 Growth 363 954 163% ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 65

Follower Comparison among Similar Schools In order to have an idea of how similar local school communities are interacting with their institutions, we observed when they began social networking, which media they are using, and their average monthly growth. In Appendices DCSMC-6, DCSMC-7, and DCSMC-8 is a comparison of CMS and those schools that are active on social media. Schools are included in chronological order according to the time each became active in the social network shown. In a more detailed table in Appendix DCSMC-9 this comparison demonstrates that CMS has had the fastest average growth on Facebook and Twitter, even though our accounts were opened 2 and 3 years after those which currently have more followers. We were the first of these schools to open an Instagram account and have the most followers on this network.

Overall, we have had continuous growth and a positive response on social media. During the summer, we will review our performance in each of these networks and develop a social media plan for the next school year.

Other Tasks The DCSMC works closely with our technology team to keep our community informed with other tools by maintaining website content up to date, preparing a weekly video for the TV in the administration building, providing announcements of upcoming events in our electronic board of the front parking lot, sharing our Student Voice videos which are on our YouTube channel and collaborating with the update and layout of manuals and directories.

This has been a great beginning to lay the foundation for this position. We look forward to its development and implementation of new ideas which will help us better serve our community in the future. 66 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES REPORT Carmen Espinal, Activities Director

According to the CMS philosophy, Theater, Taekwondo, Ultimate Frisbee, the After School Activities program Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Zumba, strives to give our students the Gymnastics, special activities on campus and opportunity to progress intellectually, field trips. emotionally and physically There was a total enrollment of 75 students according to their individual abilities in the Academic Program and 90 students in by offering a diverse range of the Sports & Recreation Program. The CMS enriching and fun activities during Summer Camp took place from July 1st to extracurricular hours. July 26th. Our program is geared to increase the quality of various educational competencies and performance in sports, arts, and other disciplines in a familiar and safe environment.

The program was divided into two periods:

FALL 2013: From September to December SPRING 2014: From January to May

All the activities took place during the afternoons from Monday to Thursday, and Saturdays. In addition, a supervisor belonging to the CMS staff was assigned to aid the teachers and coaches. The camp was open to the public, specifically, children ranging from ages 4 to 13, who Staff Development are attending other local schools in the This school year was focused on the training of the staff and the Dominican Republic. This day camp is very improvement of the program in the following areas: popular among parents who aspire to have - Curriculum Review per Classes their children receive further knowledge and - Emergency Drills (September) reinforcement in the English language, while • Fire at the same time having the opportunity to • Earthquake enjoy their vacation, make new friends and • Lockdown participate in a variety of activities. - Consistent with CMS philosophy, all staff has participated in TRIBES training. The last one was on October 17th, 2013 Also, it is a great opportunity for the new CMS students, especially the ones who are Summer Camp 2013 entering Pre-K, to get to know the school’s system, teachers and campus. The summer camp included an all-English Academic Program scheduled from 8am to 1pm. It is considered the best program of immersion in the Real Federación Española de English language in the country, based on the CMS curriculum. The Fútbol Camp Sports & Recreation program took place from 1pm to 4pm. It was made up of a wide range of classes similar to those offered in the regular After The Camp Real Federacion Española, School organized by the Escuela Internacional de Activities Fútbol, took place from June 17th to June program 28th, from Monday to Friday in our CMS during the soccer fields. school year such The main objectives of the clinics were to as Soccer, improve the players’ technical proficiency in Arts & all aspects of the game. Crafts, This camp included: physical training, game Cooking, tactics, game analysis, theory, and games. Dance, Students received proper hydration and ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 67 balanced meals from the CMS cafeteria. Medical services were provided in a Zumba modern Health Office equipped for emergencies, as well as special supervision The objective of Zumba is to promote and security. a more active and healthy lifestyle. While doing this kind of activity

European Coach Tour The Clinics took place from July 1st to July 26th. Just as last year, a group of international professional coaches worked with the different categories, following a curriculum that included physical training, game tactics, game analysis, theory, audiovisuals, and tournaments. The main objectives of the students get in shape while having clinics were to improve the players’ technical proficiency in all aspects of the fun and gaining better elasticity and game. energy. After School Activities 2013-2014 This year the Activities Department continued to offer our traditional Soccer programs, Extended Soccer, Arts & Crafts, Gymnastics, Taekwondo, Zumba, Basketball and Religious and Human Values courses, in addition we included Chess Class for Elementary and Robotics for Middle School students.

Art & Crafts Natalie Camargo led the Arts & Crafts students in the learning of a set of visual art techniques, providing them with opportunities to work with a wide range The program continued to be taught by of materials. Ana Silvia Javier for Elementary and had a total enrollment of 16 students With the purpose of promoting individual creativity, exploration and expression, divided into two semesters. students were able to express themselves creatively through their work in the art of scrapbooking and learning a little about esthetic and termination, both The Fall Season 2013 ended with a very important in arts & crafts. special invitation for the parents to join their children in a fun Zumba For the end of Fall 2013 parents were invited to participate in an Arts & Crafts afternoon. Class with their children, where they had the opportunity to For Spring 2014 the students learn the techniques acquired participated in a final performance throughout the period. that was presented to their Parents. They enjoyed watching what their In Spring 2014 the Arts & children had learned throughout the Crafts class concluded its school year. term with a special project for Mother’s Day and parents Gymnastics were invited to participate in Led by Angie Mendez and assistant the class. This year we had a Jennifer Medina, the ASA gym girls total enrollment of 25 students improved their abilities in rhythmic divided in two semesters. gymnastics. 68 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

The objectives of the class were to learn and master the basic elements of rhythmic gymnastics: flexibility, discipline and artistic expression. Each day of class taught had elements and choreographies to complement the classes.

During Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 the Gymnastics class ended with a final day presentation which included two beautiful dances in which they showed the techniques learned throughout each semester. This year we had a total enrollment of 33 students.

Taekwondo receive an ID as a member of the “Federación Dominicana de Taekwondo”, which is accredited internationally. The Taekwondo class continued in Fall 2013 and Spring Starting Spring 2014 the Centro Académico de Taekwondo 2014 to be imparted by Centro Académico de Taekwondo invited the students to their 1st Intramural to commemorate Master Milton Perez where the students were able to the Opening of their new Taekwondo Center. continue to develop the During the semester of Spring 2014 Taekwondo students skills and Isabella S. and Sixto I. were invited to Guayamas, techniques Puerto Rico to participate in the 13th International according TKD Championship. Delegations of the United States, to their Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic participated progressing in the event, two of the CMS Students that participated abilities. in this championship won the first place in each of their corresponding categories. This year we had a total As planned, enrollment of 18 students. at the end of each semester Chess students had a final exam This year has been very important for the Chess Program. that included It was led by Chess Professional, Master Nelson Pinal. a physical Our students were able to learn different techniques and resistance test tactics, which they were able to apply to their own lives. in which their In Fall 2013 as a last day presentation we had a simultaneous abilities were game with students and parents. assessed to measure the Using a blended learning skills learned model to teach the rules, in order to history, techniques and move up to the strategy of the game, next belt level. Chess has proven to help Certificates improve math skills, are valid reading skills, critical internationally, thinking skills, memory recognized and concentration. by the WTF. Students are For Spring 2014 as part also able to of the Chess Program a ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 69

Uniforms were made with the children’s last names and the school’s emblematic colors. This helped enforce a sense of school spirit and appropriate representation amongst invitationals.

In the Spring semester’s last day of ASA the students hosted a final friendly game against Colegio San Judas Tadeo and the Christian group of parents were invited to an interesting discussion about the various American School, in which they won aspects of Chess and the benefits for children at an early age. in both basketball I & II categories.

The following topics were addressed: Confirmation for HS -Chess as Sport Art & Science -Chess as Art The Consultora Emancipa group was in charge of the preparation of the Finally, the program ended with a simultaneous display, with Chess experts course. Due to the amount of students invited by our Chess teacher, for all parents and students who wanted to enrolled, classes were divided into participate. This year we had a total enrollment of 19 students. two groups on Mondays (from 3pm to 4pm and from 4pm to 5pm). Students Basketball also participated in a weekend retreat previous to the ceremony. We had During Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 the Basketball l and ll classes were led by a total enrollment of 38 9th grade Coach Edgar Duran, just as last year. students and 56 10th grade students. This year we had a total enrollment of 42 students. Their preparation concluded with a Confirmation Ceremony, which 10th The Students were able to continue perfecting their dribbling, passes, shooting, grade celebrated during February playing positions and playing as a team. Our Basketball students participated and 9th grade during April, both at in some out of campus invitationals with other schools such as the New “Parroquia San Judas Tadeo” with Horizons and also got to be the hosts of some friendly games in our CMS Bishop Amancio Escapa. Covered Court.

At the end of the Fall semester, students invited their parents for a student- parent match. Both groups had lots of fun playing and showing their learned abilities. 70 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

Pruebas Nacionales for 8th and 12th Grade To celebrate the end of Spring 2014, the After School Activities program invited This year the school continued providing the opportunity for CMS students the schools La Salle, The Community from the 8th and 12th grade to prepare for the “Pruebas Nacionales” for Learning, Escuela Internacional de exams as a requirement of the Dominican Ministry of Education to meet Fútbol and Fundación Real Madrid to local educational standards. Specialized classes took place over the Spring be part of a friendly soccer tournament. semester. Exams where held in the month of June. The Clinics were led by Ligia Puello and Armando Martí. Last year students were divided based on Pruebas Nacionales for 8th Grade Pruebas Nacionales for 12th Grade age and skill, as shown in the following table: Subject Subject Spring Español Español Category Fall 2013 2014 Matemáticas Matemáticas Soccer Ciencias Ciencias I - Grades 23 22 Sociales Sociales PK-1 Total Enrollment: 96 Total Enrollment: 40 Soccer II - 25 19 Grades 2-3 Soccer Soccer III - 32 28 ASA Soccer Grades 4-5 Soccer for Soccer was led by the “Escuela Internacional de Fútbol”. The program 8 17 continued to be one of the Girls most popular and successful Extended 19 18 ASA. During this year, the Soccer coaches continued providing Total 107 104 our students the opportunity to develop their soccer skills, Extended Soccer balance, motor coordination, This year we have also given the speed and resistance, as well as a opportunity to non-CMS students from top notch technical and practical grades 6-8 to be part of the Extended training to develop their team Soccer Program and have the experience spirit and provide a fun, learning of practicing in our fully-equipped experience. campus. It is a high performance soccer class that takes place on Mondays and This has been a spectacular Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:50 pm school year for the After School Activities soccer program, We had a total enrollment of 19 students giving the opportunity for girls in the fall, plus 18 in the spring. The soccer team to flourish by having girls’ teams from other schools come by Extended Soccer Program students and play friendly games, therefore, increasing the sportsmanship and sense have been invited to other tournaments of competition. and have hosted many friendly matches against other clubs and schools such More than 15 teams, including schools and soccer clubs, have visited the as City FC, Quisqueya FC, La Salle, ASA soccer classes. Some of these schools include St. George, American Escuela Internacional de Fútbol, School, St. Joseph, St. Michael’s, Colegio Calasanz, Escuela International Fundación Real Madrid, Colegio de Fútbol, Fundación Real Madrid, and The Community for Learning, Babeque and many others. amongst others. Our teams, belonging to different categories, experienced many victories and enjoyable experiences.

During both terms we had the opportunity to participate in various tournaments: • Fall 2013: The MC School Tournament • Spring 2014: The Copa Community of The Community for Learning. ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 71

Saturday Program Offering more advance and high performance soccer classes, this program continues to be a perfect choice for more passionate students interested in the sport. This year we participated in many tournaments on and off Campus. Also, we have had many practice games with other Soccer Clubs and Schools such as Punta Cana International School, La Salle, Colegio Loyola, Adecea FC, Saint Joseph School, Fundación Real Madrid, among others

The classes are still being led by the Escuela Internacional de Fútbol and imparted by foreign and local coaches on Saturdays from 9am to 12:30pm for boys and girls from 7 to 16 years old. A total of 50 students enrolled in the Fall, and 52 students in the Spring.

The CMS Health Office provided medical services to oversee all of the student’s needs during their training. In addition, CMS staff member V. Villa was in charge of general supervision, which consisted of checking students in and out of the school perimeter. Furthermore, in order to comply with the school’s regular procedures, permanent security was provided to ensure everyone’s safety.

Important Soccer Events This Fall 2013 a group of CMS students traveled accompanied by some parents to participate in the Real Madrid City official tryouts and Tour de Estrellas in Spain located in Valdebebas, Madrid. Students also had the opportunity to train and play with the players from the Real Madrid Soccer Federation in the same headquarters where the team trains. 72 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

Soccer Invitationals Photo Gallery

Saturday Soccer vs. Extended Soccer vs. City FC Punta Cana International School

ASA Soccer at the MC School Soccer Tournament ASA Soccer at Copa Community

EIF vs. Carol Morgan School ASA Soccer at Colegio La Salle

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This year we had a total enrollment of 274 students in the Fall and 250 in the Spring semester.

ASA Total Enrollment FALL 2013 SPRING 2014 Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts Gymnastics Gymnastics Basketball I (T/TH) Basketball I (T/TH) Basketball II (M/W) Basketball II (M/W) Chess Chess Zumba Zumba Taekwondo Taekwondo Soccer I Robotics Soccer II Soccer I Soccer III Soccer II Soccer IV Soccer III Extended Soccer Extended Soccer Soccer for Girls Soccer for Girls Confirmacion Pruebas Nacionales 8th Grade Pruebas Nacionales 12th Grade ASA Total Enrollment 224 198 Saturday Soccer Total Enrollment 50 52 Total Enrollment 274 250

Spring Fest & Family Fun This year we continued with the •Selling Stickers Day 2014 Dog Show Contest coordinated by Doggie House, International Food •Selling Water Fair, Business Expo, Zumbathon •Shave the Balloon On April 5th 2014 we celebrated our by Body Shop Athletic Club, and •Skim Ice traditional annual CMS Spring Fest a wide selection of great activities •Tattoo Stand & Family Fun day. This activity and games that were accessible for was commemorated to give a warm all ages; such as a selection of more •Try Your Luck welcome to spring with a day full of than 10 Inflatable Games, zip lining, •Your Photo Pin fun activities and entertainment for all and many more. As part of Spring •Rainbow Loom Kits CMS families. Fest tradition we had different School •Selling Sodas and Yun Yun Club’s activities participating such as: As in past celebrations, we promote • Pop Corn/ Cotton Candy fellowship and camaraderie, school We had a very active participation in spirit and fun with our children, co- School Clubs Activities the social media such as Facebook, parents and CMS teachers. Twitter and Instagram by posting news • Arts & Crafts, Face Painting of Spring Fest & Family Fun Day, • Basket Toss Game previous to the event and in real time • Book Sale using the hashtag #cmsspringfest. • Candy/Lollipops Many of the activities of the Spring • Cookies Stand Fest raised funds for the different • Decorate Cup Cakes clubs that help important causes such as: Sea Savers, Snacks for Tots, • Dunking Booth Women Leadership, Doggie House • How Many In A Jar Jr., Techo RD, among others. • Jail • Pop Corn/ Cotton Candy Thanks to the hard work of the CMS community (specially the 74 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

PTO, teachers, Maintenance staff and school clubs) and the excellent participation of the general community, the Spring Fest was once again a major success.

Doggie House As part of the Spring Fest tradition, we continued with the participation of The Doggie House, Pet Rescue and Adoption Agency.

They organized the community as a whole. popular Pet Contest, where families This year the IFF as a tradition donated its revenues to “Un brought their dogs Techo Para Mi País”. in different kinds of The Food Fair receives its revenue by: Parents donating fun costumes and a dish representing the crowd cheered as one of the many the dogs were led by cultures of CMS, their owners on the making a monetary fashion show runway. contribution to “Techo”, or by As part of the coming and trying attractions, The the variety of dishes. Doggie House There was a very installed a Mini Zoo, large selection with the cooperation of international of the National delicacies to please Dominican Zoo, and a any palate and at the mini farm exhibition same time creating thanks to the Rios pride in the many Brache Family. We wonderful cultures also had pony rides, represented by the thanks to Maribel CMS community. Hache. International Food Fair As part of the Spring Fest & Family Fun Day we celebrated the International Food Fair (IFF) sponsored by the mothers of the International Food Fair Committee led by CMS mother Rosa Chang. The mission of the International Food Fair is to help make the CMS Spring Fest a more successful, family-oriented event, by involving parents and students in improving school spirit, enriching ourselves through bits and bytes of different cultures, and ultimately reaching out to the ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 75

We are grateful for the support received from the following sponsors:

ARS PALIC AUDI BANCO BHD BANCO LOPEZ DE HARO BANCO POPULAR BANRESERVAS BODY SHOP CLARO CODETEL COCA COLA GATORADE GRUPO RICA SUPER MERCADOS NACIONAL PROPAGAS RADIO DISNEY RECREA INFLABLES VLOK STUDIO VOLVO INDUVECA INSTITUTO ESPAILLAT CABRAL KRISPY KREME MERCASID PAPA JOHNS PERIODICO HOY PINTURAS TROPICAL POLLO REY PORSCHE PRINT CITY

Business Expo participants included:

ANTONIO BARLETTA GELATOPAZZO BABOCHKA GOOD NEIGHBORS BOSQUE JURÁSICO GRAY LINE CPS LIMONCELLO EXCEL PUESTO DE BOLSA TRAVEL WISE FLIPBOOK STUDIO TRIKKE UNITED CAPITAL PUESTO DE BOLSA 76 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

Spring Fest Funds

Spring Fest continues to be the biggest fundraising activity for CMS, and this year was a great financial success.

This event provided a net income of RD$1,022,177.19. From this total, the amount of RD$345,828.00 went to the School Income Budget and RD$ 67,634.92 to the Endowment Fund. The remaining of RD$608,714.27, will be used to benefit all three schools:

ES Peaceful Playgrounds - New audio equipment MS - 5 document cameras - High Quality Projector for assemblies - Yamaha Standard Student Alto Saxophone Used A Quality YASAXUSED HS - Technology Dept. - Large 3-D Printer - 3mm PLA and ABS Color 3D Printer Filament

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LIBRARY / MEDIA CENTER REPORT Práxedes Rivera, Library Director

Year at a Glance The 2013-2014 school year saw the CMS Libraries involved in a myriad of projects. The Elementary Library completed the second phase of a renovation project that has completely changed the look of the library. We celebrated the third Annual Summer and Winter Reading Challenges, which are programs designed to keep kids reading and learning while they are on vacation from school. The Annual Book Fair was held in December and for the first time we were able to host it in the library, thanks to the flexibility brought about by the renovations.

In the Secondary School, the traditional Battle of the Books (a school wide reading incentive) was expanded to include Spanish contests at both the High School and Middle School levels. Praxedes Rivera, our Secondary Librarian, and his staff were active participants in all three Middle School Problem Based Learning (PBL) projects.

School wide the Artist in Residence program brought two artists –one for Primary and the other for Secondary—thus expanding the scope of student contact with the artists. The Global Issues Network (GIN) conference was hosted by CMS and organized by Library staff, an epic event bringing dozens of student delegations to our school. In terms of our collection, Library staff continues to improve and expand our selection of traditional as well as e-book titles.

The Professional Professional Development Our Staff The CMS Library staff members have attended several This year we welcomed Lisa Veras as Circulation Assistant trainings and professional development opportunities. in the ES Library. She studied Business and Marketing Praxedes successfully completed training for Peer at UNAPEC and has extensive experience handling and Mediation. This program aims at resolving differences managing groups, budgets, and schedules. She also brings among students and/or teachers by bringing disputing up to date computer knowledge to share with our students. parties together to listen to each other and come up with We are sad to see Secondary Librarian and Co-Director possible solutions to the impasse. In preparation for Praxedes Rivera bid us farewell after four wonderful years hosting the Global Issue Network Conference in 2014, in CMS. He will be relocating to the International School Praxedes traveled to Quito, Ecuador as an observer. This of Kenya to become their Secondary Librarian. is a student-led program where delegations from multiple Returning are Katherine Robinson, ES Librarian and Co- schools gather to share successes in addressing the 20/20 Director; Dorcas Aybar, Spanish Librarian; Maridee Viñas, programs based on Rischard’s book “High Noon”. The Secondary Library Assistant; Carolin Espaillat Secondary conferences serve as a way to address twenty of the most Library Circulation Assistant, and Massiel Perdomo, ES urgent and important global problems of the twenty-first Library Assistant. century. One of the year’s Library’s biggest changes was The library staff attended training for Recursos Electrónicos transferring ownership of the Audiovisual department to de Información held in Colegio Saint George, in March the Information Technology team. We lose a staff member 2014. Dorcas Aybar also took part in the Foundation fund (the AV Tech) but the school gains a more streamlined eReads, eBooks for School Libraries, October 14, 2013. process for equipment acquisition, use, and repair. Katherine Robinson and Dorcas Aybar also took part in several trainings related to using interactive notebooks. 78 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

The Place The old computer tables and large, heavy wooden chairs are being replaced with new tables that are designed to be very flexible. The 8 Elementary Library Renovation new tables can be reconfigured in a variety of ways, and are laptop This year the Carol Morgan School will ready to support up to 32 laptops at once. The chairs are stackable, and continue to renovate the Elementary Library specifically designed to encourage a range of motion and seating options to better meet the needs of our students. so that students can group and collaborate simply by rotating in their chairs. Finally we are also purchasing new couches and lounge furniture to make our space comfortable for our patrons!

The Program Collection Snapshot The CMS Libraries work hard to provide the materials that CMS students, families, teachers, and community members want and need. We try to balance digital and print resources so that our patrons can check out what they need, when they need it. Our libraries offer materials for toddlers through adults, and our librarians work hard to keep our collection current and relevant.

Collection Resources The CMS Library collection is continually refined and improved. This year we continued to focus on improving the average age of our collection, getting rid of outdated books, and providing students with current materials. We brought the average age of Renovations are designed to support the collection up by one year, which is no small feat when dealing with independent reading, research activities, thousands of books! and classroom visits. Our renovation goal is to create a library media space that is as Total titles for both libraries is 44,107. This figure includes books, flexible as possible, and can accommodate magazines, DVDs, artifacts, audiovisual materials, magazines, two local several classes or groups of students at once. daily newspapers, one daily paper from Spain, and one daily from the US (in English). Below is the monthly number of circulated items for We have replaced all our old shelving with the 2013-14 school year. new shelving in kid friendly colors. Our ceiling was renovated to set it up for a new, high efficiency Air-Conditioning unit, and During the 2013-2014 school year the CMS libraries had almost 30,000 lighting was replaced with ecofriendly LED physical items circulated, including the books assigned to be read in lights. class. The CMS libraries are currently serving over 2,000 active patrons, including students, faculty, staff, parents and families, and alumni. That This summer, we will complete the third and means an average CMS Library patron checked-out about 15 books or final phase of the renovation. We are getting e-books over the course of the 2013-2014 school year, which is a very new hypo-allergenic carpeting that will help high number that we at CMS libraries are proud of. students with asthma and allergies. The new wall to wall carpeting will also be extremely Our collection is excellent when compared to national standards. We durable for our high traffic library! have almost 40 items, including books and magazines, per student. The American Library Association estimates the average in public schools

Month Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Total 2012/2013 1,317 4,926 4,270 3,642 2,316 2,631 3,322 2,693 3,740 2,360 31,292 2013/2014 611 5,708 4,786 3,093 2,052 2,251 2,875 2,619 2,757 2,409 29,161 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 79

in the USA is about 20 per student. The average number of materials a public school adds to their collection is about 500 a year, and our libraries average over 1000 materials a year added to our collections. Elementary Reading Students, teachers, Challenges and staff are The Elementary Library is dedicated encouraged to to encouraging students to read for submit books and Audio-visual material requests through the year. Emphasis is fun, outside of the assigned reading made on the how the titles complement the CMS curriculum and the Common in their classrooms. We want our Core. Weeding is an important process to keep the collection up-to-date and CMS students to read every day! vibrant. Students are more likely to read books in good condition. Throughout the year, the Elementary School works to keep students Artist in Residence engaged in various reading challenges This year CMS provided two Artists in Residence! The Primary School and activities. worked with the Missoula Children’s Theater, who together with 60 students developed, practiced, and put on a play in one week! Two performances of Snow White were held, one for the student body and another for parents in the evening. It was amazing to see the quality of the play considering the short time span it took to put together.

The Secondary School worked with Frances and Alexandria Bradley, experienced tap dancers, who worked with students in this dance genre. The week began with the Bradley sisters performing for the entire school where they dazzled the crowd with their skill. Throughout the week they worked with sixty or so kids to put together a student-led presentation that Friday.

Battle of the Books This year nearly 200 students This reading incentive program for Middle School and High School students is in grade K-5 participated in our already in its fourth year! Teams of 4 read ten assigned books and subsequently second Summer Reading Challenge. complete for prizes. Students used a reading log to keep The “battle” takes place in front of students in track of what they were reading over quiz-show format a la Jeopardy! Moderators the summer, and received special manage the flow of the contest, with plenty prizes for participating and top reader of cheering from the audience. This year was awards. Our prizes included Nooks, perhaps the hardest-fought, since scores were Leapfrog Tablets, special privileges extremely close. Members of the winning and parties, and more. All participants teams were rewarded with a new iPad Air! were recognized with certificates and 80 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

prize bags which were put together by our wonderful volunteers. This database is available on and off campus via the school website. Over the Winter Break the Elementary Library challenged students to 2. Destiny updates “Read Every Day”! By challenging students to read every day we hope Our primary software for managing the to create the lifelong habit of reading for fun. Classes with the highest Library’s collection reading averages received 20 new books for their classroom library! has been upgraded to version 12.0, Book Fair and Book Exchange with new features, an improved e-book Throughout the year reading experience, and a seamless search we try to provide capacity. This software is available from students with the home by accessing it via the CMS website. opportunity to add quality English and Number of Classes Taught by the Spanish language Librarians reading materials to their personal libraries Year Number of Classes at home. This year CMS partnered with the publishers Scholastic and 2011-2012 1,792 Susaeta to offer an expanded book fair. Each class came through the book fair and all students and parents had the opportunity to buy new 2012-2013 1,837 and quality English and Spanish books. Summer Reading participants 2013-2014 1,898 had first choice! Librarians collaborated and co-taught with In May, we also offered a Book Exchange to help students get new classroom teachers, integrating information materials to read over the summer. Students could bring in books in literacy skills with content curriculum. Three good condition, and exchange them for other books that they had not years’ data of classes taught and/or co-taught read before. Hundreds of books were exchanged over the course of the by librarians and their staff members are week, and students in grades PK-5 were given new reading materials shown at left. for the summer. Middle School Problem-Based Research Programs and Services Learning Units Direct research instruction Problem Based Learning units (PBLs for during the 2013-2014 short) are student-led projects dealing with real school year marked the world problems. Research is led by a Guiding continuation of librarians Question, which is often unanswerable but and classroom teachers nevertheless serves as a means to focus working side-by-side to on the subject. Students must explore and help students develop as understand the issue at hand and then propose effective users of ideas and viable solutions. information. Students in grades 3-5 received regular direct research skills classes, where they The MS/HS Librarian is involved in assisting learned research skills through lessons and projects integrated with students by providing guidance in the areas of their classroom curriculum. All other grade levels had research classes Research Skills, Identifying Reliable Sources, to correlate directly with projects and to meet the demonstrated needs and Citations. of the students at the time. Spanish Library Services Library Technology Additions: The Spanish Librarian specialist worked 1. JSTOR together with the Spanish teachers to show This powerful online database collects almost 2000 students the research skills and integration academic journals, plus countless books and primary technology, emphasize collaborative sources. It is a wonderful supplement to our other planning and lessons engagement, and teach academic database, EBSCO. Between these two information literacy skills. Compared to last students can now cover almost every research need for school year, the Spanish Librarian was able papers, presentations, and other academic endeavors to accommodate more Spanish classes and requiring more rigorous support. research projects. ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 81

Information Literacy Skills: Lessons were prepared for 6th and 7th grade students. The objectives of these visits were to: • Introduce new students to the Library staff and facility • Introduce students to Spanish reading materials • Review the Dewey Decimal system and Library systems of organization • Give a tour of the different Spanish sections and collections in the library • Teach students how to use the online catalogs Destiny, and EBSCO

Spanish Story Time and check-out Program: Grades 1, 3, 5 came to the Library for the Story Time and Check Out program. This year the 5th grade was added to the program. Lessons were presented in coordination with Spanish teachers. The integration of technology was very important; Spanish classes were enriched with stories on DVD and with the TumbleBooks database. Furthermore, these classes received vocabulary instruction in order for students to improve reading comprehension and improve vocabulary and critical thinking.

High School Spanish classes Library involvement: The HS Spanish Battle of Students used print, non-print, and technology to prepare the Book was on March 27. projects of many topics in the High School. Spanish teachers Students read: Mi vida de used the Library Computer Lab to find information covered Rubia, El Hombre Lobo es during classroom time for the research assignment. Ms. Alérgico a la Luna, Cuentos Cabral’s class researched for writing projects. Ms. Abreu’s Escritos en el Exilio, Spanish classes were involved in reading Alfaguara Award Tiempos entre Costureras, books and the AP Spanish read adult books such as “El Trilogía del Malamor, and Tiempo entre Costuras”. Ms. Martínez and Mrs. Costales Tierra Marcada. worked on Project Based Learning modules with 9th grade students. They prepared beautiful projects called “Libro Meet the Spanish Language Author Program: de Mis Memorias”. Dominican Republic History class searched information on topics about the local culture. All in all the Library has slowly become an extension of the Spanish classes. Spanish Classroom Library: This program featured collaboration between the Library and the Spanish teachers to add titles to their classroom libraries. One of the more visible results was the creation of a reading This year numerous Authors visits enhanced the Library corner in Ms. Abreu’s classroom, a cozy place for her class program and its literacy curriculum. Authors shared which encouraged students to sit and read books and other their love of writing and promoted reading for pleasure. materials. Improvements included comfortable furniture The visiting authors were: José Ignacio Valenzuela who for reading, a rocking chair, small shelves of books and a wrote Malamor, November 2013; Tony Morales author of big sign that says “Battle of the Books”. Herrero and El Pirata Valiente, February 2014: and César Sánchez Beras, who penned El Cemí y El Fuego, in April Reading Incentive Programs: 2014. This year the Battle of the books was expanded to include the Spanish Library. The MS Spanish Battle of the Books Local Publishers Book talk and Display: The publishers was held on March 18 that participated in this event were Editorial Alfaguara and in the Video Conference Editorial SM. They exhibited and talked to the Spanish Room. The books read teachers about the new books and the latest edition of by the students were: books, e-books, and text books. They left samples for the Ladrido de Luna Llena, Spanish teachers. Soy Campeón, Lástima que Estaba Muerto, and Acknowledgements El Tiempo Vuela. Each A heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to the entire CMS community for winner received an iPad Air. your continued support of the CMS Library. Teachers, students, Administration, Parents, PTO, Board of Directors –we could not possibly do all of these things without you! 82 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

TECHNOLOGY REPORT Harold Ortiz, Information Technology Director Nigel Robinson, Academic Technology Director Information Technology and Academic Technology Teams The Information Technology and Academic Technology Teams consist of fourteen technology professionals with the common goals of enhancing and enriching learning opportunities for students, to increase the effectiveness of our educators and staff, and to improve communication within our local community and the global community of international schools.

The Computer Center includes Moises Forchue and Brian Rowland, the Computer Center Assistant, Jose Mambru, the PowerSchool Administrators and Carlos Matias, the Audio Visual Technician. The Computer Center team is led by Harold Ortiz, Information Technology Director. The Academic Technology Team (ATT) includes Nancy Acosta, Penelope Rodriguez, George Santos and Christine Roques in the elementary school, Micah Hall and David Richie in the middle school, Jennifer Norman and Armando Rodrigo in the high school and is led by Nigel Robinson, Academic Technology Director. The ATT wishes Micah Hall all the best as he moves on to new adventures in Dakar, Senegal.

CMS Information Technology 8. During the GIN conference a worldwide international Work done by IT through the year: schools event, tech support service was a success along 1. Installation of the WatchGuard wireless access points with the help of several CMS students, to service more in all middle school rooms, the art pavilion and part of than 200 people throughout the school. Additional high school. This project totaled 41 new access points. bandwidth was purchased specifically for this event 2. Eighty-seven new computers were installed for all and wireless coverage was consistent and reliable for teachers having computers with 5 years of age or older all those in attendance. which included full backup and restoration of all the 9. A new powerful access point was installed on the user profiles and data. Some of the older computers outside basketball court for better Wi-Fi coverage on were repurposed for mini-labs in classrooms and for the field. other support staff. Work done by IT over the summer: 3. Operation and service improvement of the AV 1. All secretaries computers that are 5 years or older will department service since it became part of the IT be upgraded to latest models along with full backup department thanks to Carlos Matias. and restoration of their user profile and data. 4. New security cameras network cables were installed 2. The office software in all CMS computers will be in several places including the outside gym basketball upgraded from office professional plus 2010 to office court, MS/HS library hallway near cafeteria and behind professional plus 2013 (more than 300 computers). the teachers and staff Nunez parking lot along with a 3. CMS is moving to the cloud! A new open source new fiber optic cable connecting to the front of the software called Pydio will be available for the school to cafeteria Intermediate distribution frame (IDF). share, upload, download, edit and backup information 5. The network cables from elementary, middle and high as need it. This software will be also available for all school were upgraded from category 5 network cable mobile devices especially for IOS (apple) and Android which runs at 100 MB p/s to category 6 cable which devices so that you can keep the information with you boosts speeds from 1 GB (1,024 MB) p/s to 10 GB anywhere you go. (10,240 MB) p/s at best. This project also included the 4. The CMS business office will be changing from Exactus upgrade of the switches in all communications rooms to the new Microsoft Dynamics software which comes with 25 new switches running at speeds that meets the with an improved billing and accounting management cables requirements. system. 6. New Motorola appliances were installed to improve 5. New security cameras will be installed in parts of the behavior and speed of the Motorola wireless access the gym, covered court, and the middle school / high points in all elementary school class rooms. school library building for the safety of the students 7. Improvement of the CMSSHARES’s server software and staff on campus. from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2012 6. Faster Internet! The IT department will be adding for better data and printer sharing. ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 83

100MB more to the bandwidth that we already have to The ESL and OLC departments implemented a new add a total of 215MB Internet browsing speed for all online language proficiency assessment this year called teachers, students and staff on campus. the LAS Links Online Assessment from McGraw-Hill. 7. New biometric identification system will be installed This assessment was given to our students in grades 2 on all the school’s entrances to improve security and through 8 to measure language proficiency and establish safety to all staff and visitors. baseline proficiency for the ESL department. The online assessments included basic speaking, reading, listening 8. More WatchGuard WiFi access points will be install and writing tests. throughout the school to cover more areas and as an answer for the high demand of mobile devices being used on campus. Evolution of the Program 9. We will now implement digitalize request forms for Moodle employees through the Microsoft SharePoint platform. This 10. Software and firmware updates in our switches and school year appliances will provide the following: Wireless Moodle got Deployment Map (provides interactive, graphical a makeover wireless coverage information to help quickly achieve with an upgrade from Moodle 1.9 to Moodle 2.4 and the the optimal arrangement and configuration of wireless implementation of a new Moodle theme called Essentials. access points), better control over DFS and channel Students and teacher experienced improved performance limitations, transmit rate and power control for all and features such as more efficient file management with Access Points. drag and drop functionality, integration with cloud storage such as Google Drive and Dropbox, easy duplication of Academic Technology content, improved text editor, collapsed course layout The Academic Technology Team (ATT) is made up of option showing one topic per page and streamlined quiz talented, dynamic, resourceful and flexible technology creation. Next year teachers will be given the opportunity teachers and integrators. The ATT delivers engaging to learn new ways to engage students through Moodle 21st century technology curriculum, supports Project through a range of professional development workshops. Based Learning across all three school divisions, offers formal and informal technology support to staff, teachers, PowerSchool students and parents, proctors MAP and LAS standardized This school tests, maintains and troubleshoots our student information year all system - PowerSchool, trains teachers to use the three school PowerTeacher grade book, supports students with the divisions Student Voice videos, and so much more. moved to PowerSchool and the PowerTeacher grade book as the Data Driven Decision Making middle school made the migration from WebGrader/ This school year the StandardsScore. Congratulations to the middle school on Measures of Academic this transition. Over the year we were able to generate Progress® (MAP) four new customized middle school term report cards assessments were which include the middle school’s unique combination completed by 824 CMS for traditional percentage grades and responsibility and students from Kindergarten conduct standards. We also created four new high school to 9th Grade. This was term report cards which improve spacing issues and keep the first year that the the Q1, S1 and Q3 reports to one page. The high school elementary school ran the report cards now show the community service hours for MAP for Primary Grade each student which are a graduation requirement. (MPG) assessments and the process was very successful. All MAP assessments are now aligned with the Common New PowerSchool management tools were also added to Core and our CMS curriculum. The student results, the system to help PowerSchool administrators, the Health, growth and overall proficiency was consistent from Community Service and Counseling Departments. Next previous years and improved in some grade levels which year we will start with the latest version of PowerSchool is a very positive result considering that the Common Core version 8 and a new PowerTeacher grade book which will assessment format is generally considered more rigorous. have a new desktop shortcut and will no longer require Java. 84 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

Google Apps for Education George Santos, Penelope Rodriguez and Christine Roques for their work in making these workshops a success.

Invertebrates in Space Videoconference Insects and spiders are pretty amazing on Earth, but how does their behavior change in space? On Wednesday March CMS is a Google Apps school and our students, 5, 2014 Ms. Mary Dolly Gomez’s 7th grade science class teachers, staff and administrators are continually finding got to connect directly with the scientists from BioServe new efficient ways to leverage the powerful tools that Space Technologies, Butterfly Pavilion, and the Denver Google Apps has to offer. From grade change requests Museum of Nature & Science. These scientists worked and processing to student collaborations on PBLs both collaboratively on a number of experiments launching internally and with students in other schools to feedback these life-forms into low Earth orbit on the International forms and workshop sign-ups, CMS is loving Google Space Station. Once these critters where on the space Apps. This year six teachers and administrators from all station the scientists were able to study how near-zero- three school divisions attended Google Apps for Educators gravity affects their biology! (GAFE) Summits in Mexico City and Atlanta. These CMS educators learned about new features, tools, addons This videoconference was part of the Scientists in Action and applications related to Google Apps and brought their program from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. enthusiasm back to CMS and to their colleagues. This program connects students with scientists where the science is happening, in their field site or research lab. Technology Showcase Students from CMS connected from our Video Conference On April 24, 2014 select elementary school students from Room with the scientists who were broadcasting from 3rd to5th grade presented on a wide range of technology Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado. This was a topics at the ES Technology Showcase. Parents, teachers multi-point videoconference where students in two other and other students were treated to presentations on Internet schools connecting as well. Prior to the videoconference safety and social media - Ask before you Post!, how our 7th grade students watched a 30 minute video from computer works - Binary Code, computer programming the scientists in which they introduced themselves, - Code.org, word processing - Colored Lines in Word described their experiments and provided the students and Shortcuts in Word, scientific apps - Decibel Meter with important background information. The students App, Google Dictionary, Google Filters Reading, Google were then able to discuss what they watched as a class Searching by File Types, iPhone in-App Purchases, and developed informed questions to ask the scientists Proper Keyboarding, QR Codes, Reading Pen 2, Rings of during this interactive experience. The scientists shared Responsibility and Selfies Tricks. their discoveries about butterfly and spiders behavior in near-zero gravity as well as how they were able to develop Congratulations to all of the elementary student presenters! the experiments. They demonstrated their field research This year 35 students in 3rd through 5th grade presented techniques and answered lots of excellent questions from on 17 technology topics. Way to go upper elementary our students like, “How did you select which invertebrates school! A special thanks goes out to George Santos, Nancy you would send to space? Did any of the invertebrates Acosta, Penelope Rodriguez and Christine Roques for ever escape? How did the invertebrates handle the G-force their work organizing this special event and helping the during the launch and did you have to plan for that?” It students prepare and practice their presentations. was interesting to hear how the scientists learned from various design setbacks and improved their setup from the iParenting towards Digital Citizenship Workshop for first launch to their latest tests in space. Fifth Grade Parents & Students On March 25 through 28, 2014 the elementary school The Carol Morgan School has a state of the art 92 seat technology and counseling departments joined together Video Conferencing Room (VCR) with high definition with 5th grade students and parents to discuss digital visual equipment from Polycom which puts our students citizenship. The workshop aimed to inform parents and face to face with educators, students and professional from students of the power of social media and digital devices, around the world! to understand what digital citizenship is and to connect parents and students in the discussion of digital citizenship. Robotics Club – Team DRIFT At the end of the workshops the parents and students Team DRIFT had a new Main Mentor this year with David created their own digital citizenship agreements. Parents Richie leading the team through trainings, the intense six from all four classes attended the workshops and the week build season and the regional FIRST competition in feedback was very positive. Thank you to Steve Mellman, Orlando, Florida. The team built a successful robot that ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 85 competed in the regionals and won the #1 Pit Safety Award. While this is a minor award at the competition, it was a major victory for the team. It signified an increased focus on accountability, safety, and organization which were some of the main goals of the team this year. Along with improved organization that team made a number of meaningful contributions to the community through outreach with the Peace Corps and other local schools.

Lego Mindstorm Kits The Team distributed 5 Lego Mindstorm kits, the program and a curriculum, and manuals in both Spanish and English to Peace Corps Volunteers around the country. In the future, we are hopeful that the team DRIFT students and the new robotics assistant will be able to work with the Peace Corps volunteers and provide greater training.

Team building outreach On May 1, Team Drift visited the Aston School where they talked about starting a team, what Robotics does, and how students could get involved. This is in line with First and the FRC, which promotes spreading STEM skills and community outreach. We are excited about the possibilities of working with Ashton more in the upcoming school year.

Peace Corps Visit In the spring one of the Peace Corps Volunteers that received the Lego Mindstorm kit brought her students to Carol Morgan School from San Juan de la Maguana. Many of these kids had never left their town, seen the ocean, or been to a mall. Team DRIFT arranged for a bus to pick them up in San Juan and take them to Agora Mall where they ate lunch and visited. They arrived at CMS in the afternoon and the team DRIFT students had stations set up for them to learn about programming, robotics and how to shoot the robot. Team DRIFT members did really well explaining advanced technology concepts in an engaging, understandable and fun way and the student visitors really enjoyed the experience. The event was a huge success and is something we hope to repeat next school year. 86 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

Community Use of Technology Social Media This school year CMS saw a dramatic increase in social media publishing and a stronger overall online presence. The CMS Facebook page was busy all year with posts announcing Parent Assemblies, the Bonfire, Christmas concerts, sports events, robotics competitions, community service and much much more. The CMS Facebook page current (June 2014) has 1,208 likes and we are sure to see those numbers grow as the posts continue. CMS is also reaching out to the community via Twitter with over 1,300 tweets and 291 followers. CMS is also on Instagram with 485 posts and 960 followers, as well as LinkedIn with 211 followers. Visit us at facebook.com/CMSSharks twitter.com/CMSSharks instagram.com/cmssharks linkedin.com/company/carol-morgan-school

Student Voice The CMS Student Voice is now in its third complete year and has seen an increase in student leadership in the HS, stunning graphics and videography in the middle school and fun informative reflections in the elementary school. The Student Voice is published the first week of the month September through May and students are able to choose what they topics they would like to report on and highlight. This year we were treated to a wide range of videos from ES wellness week to the artist in residence Missoula Children’s Theater to the MS light painting in Video Production class to the Funda Zero environmental campaign to the HS Zen Garden, GIN Conference and Career Day. Check out these great student voice videos on the CMS YouTube channel at youtube.com/CMSsharks.

SchoolDude “Who is this ‘School Dude?’”, was a common question at the start of the school year. Teachers and staff quickly learned that SchoolDude is not a who but a what, it’s our new integrated helpdesk, work order and scheduling management solution. The SchoolDude system allows teachers and staff to enter work orders, helpdesk and event requests all from a single place. These requests are then delivered automatically to the correct support staff member who is able to follow up via email, document the actions taken and mark the status of the request. SchoolDude and the incredible teams from the Maintenance, Technology, AV, Administration, Library and PE departments were busy this year receiving and resolving of 2 thousand requests. Congratulations to each department of a great year and impressive response rate.

Work Order Management (MaintenanceDirect) 780 completed Maintenance work orders 65% of all Maintenance work orders were completed in less than a week

IT Help Desk (ITDirect) 440 completed IT work orders 64% of all IT work orders were completed in 1 work day or less

Facilities Scheduling (FS Direct) 1146 approved event scheduling requests 4.5 days on average to approve an event request ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 87

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT Rafael S. Piña Sturla, School Engineer This is a summary of the different projects and works done by the maintenance department during the 2013-2014 academic year.

FACILITIES 1. Phase II of HS renovation project: Works included installing new 60x60 porcelanato in classrooms, offices and internal hallways; new 60x30 anti-slip porcelanato in external hallways; installing new ceiling tiles in classrooms; and building 14 new storage closets in classrooms.

2. HS interior garden: The HS interior garden was converted into a Zen garden. New 60x30 porcelanato flooring tiles were installed; new walls and planters were built; and new sail canopies were installed to protect users from the elements.

3. HS Science Labs: In advance of the renovations works scheduled for the summer of 2014, the HS Science labs had new doors and new roller shades (curtains) installed; the countertops stations had the cabinets removed and were modified to allow students to sit properly; the sinks and faucets were repaired.

4. Elementary School renovations a. Library ceiling: The ES library received a new raised ceiling with new sheet-rock plafond and improved lighting. b. New office for Elementary OLC:A new office was built for the ES OLC. Works included building a new wall, opening and installing new doors and windows and relocating electrical outlets and lights. c. Elementary School office: We removed the carpet and replaced it with porcelanato 60x60 similar to the one we installed in the HS classrooms. Additionally, we mounted the air conditioning unit on the ceiling and repaired a clogged drainage in the bathroom. d. Elementary lounge: We replaced the ceiling tiles, extended the countertops, hung cabinets on the wall and mounted the a/c on the ceiling.

5. Middle School bathroom: The bathroom located inside the MS office was renovated, new tiles were placed and new bathroom equipment installed.

6. Security office:The Security Office located at the front of the school was enlarged. Also, two small bathrooms were added, to be used by non- CMS personnel during drop off and pick up times.

7. Covered walkways: a. Ana Teresa Paradas: A covered walkway to connect the Ana Teresa Paradas gate with ES room 30 was built at the end of the summer. From Ana Teresa Paradas Street to the internal gate that leads into the CMS campus, the walkway is constructed of a metal structure with a metal roof. The portion of the walkway that goes from the internal gate to room 30 is constructed of a metal structure with a roof made of light concrete panels. The ceiling and columns are plastered with cement. b. HS / Library junction: A roof made of light concrete panels supported on metal beams was built on the junction between the HS and Library hallways.

8. Upgrades to propane gas lines: During the summer we installed new propane gas systems for all science classrooms and labs in the MS and HS. The system includes new black iron and flexible steel pipes, gas sensors and valves. The systems have three levels of protection against leaks, an ON/OFF safety key, real time gas leak sensing and monitoring, audible alarm in case of a leak, and an emergency shut-off valve in each classroom. Each classroom operates independently. This comes to address a safety concern from both the MS and HS science departments. 88 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

9. Electrical repairs: On Friday February 22nd, a section of the underground high tension line that goes from our main switch to the secondary switch that serves ES, MS and the HS Library short circuited. The cause of this malfunction was determined to be water and moisture from the soil getting into the underground electrical pipe and affecting a worn out section of the line, causing it to short circuit. This malfunction left ES, MS, the HS Library without electrical power, and HS without air conditioning. In order to allow classes to resume normally on the following Monday, we installed a provisional line over the weekend. This allowed us to power-up the switch and provide electrical power to all affected buildings. Precautions were taken in order to secure the line and prevent injury to staff and students. During the Dia de la Independencia long weekend, we worked on a permanent solution by unearthing the damaged section of the line, laying down new pipes and installing a new set of 3 URD#2 underground cables. The affected line was over 130 meters long. Electricity was restored to all affected areas and classes resumed normally on Monday March 3rd.

10. Drainage issue on Nunez de Caceres: During spring break we modified the gates on the Nuñez de Caceres side of the school to prevent rain water from flooding the school during heavy rains. Gate #2 was closed using cinder blocks and concrete, and gate #3 next to the warehouse had its level raised, and was modified to add a pedestrian gate.

Other works - Cafeteria tables: We replaced the wooden tops and seats of 21 of the cafeteria tables with marmolite tops. This summer we will replace the remaining 21 tables. - Climbing net: A new climbing net was installed in the ES outdoor court, on request by the ES PE Department. - Vehicle Maintenance: All school vehicles underwent maintenance. Also during the summer we acquired two new vehicles, a new Isuzu pick-up truck for the maintenance department and a new Hyundai truck for the purchasing department. - Cafeteria Turnstiles: The cafeteria turnstiles were relocated to allow for a better flow of customers in the serving lane. - Waterproofing: This year we continued with our regular scheduled maintenance of the waterproofing in the ES, MS, HS, administration and gym buildings. - Middle School science laboratories: Each science lab underwent maintenance and safety revision. The electrical outlets on the wall were checked and relocated due to safety concerns.

Environmental Report: 1. Reusing, reducing and recycling: a. This year we continued with our paper/cardboard and plastic recycling program, in partnership with Green Love. b. In January we stopped selling bottled water and flavored bottled water in the cafeteria, thus taking another step in our plastic bottle reduction program. c. In March we inaugurated the Earth Bench during the CMS Green Day (March 4th). This project was organized by the GIN FundaZero team, who together with different CMS schools and departments helped reuse hundreds of plastic bottles and thousands of plastic bags.

2. Energy conservation: a. Green pilot project: In January, the pilot project to measure energy consumption was put in place in rooms 71 and 72 of the Middle School. Room 72 was equipped with energy efficient air conditioning and LED lighting. Room 71 remained untouched. Each had an independent electric meter installed to measure electrical consumption during school hours. With these measurements, we were able to quantify the energy savings originated from installing the energy efficient equipment. In average, electrical consumption was reduced 30% in the room that was fitted with the energy efficient equipment. This information later helped us in moving forward with our energy efficient air conditioning units. b. Energy efficient air conditioning project: this summer we will begin implementation of the energy efficient air conditioning project at Carol Morgan School. The first phase of this project will include installing high efficiency, SEER 21 inverter VRF air conditioning units in the elementary school, administration floor and high school science ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 89

labs. With this first phase we will be replacing some 250 TON of low-efficiency, energy-wasting, air conditioning units. This represents almost a third of the total installed air conditioning capacity for Carol Morgan School. This project will have a direct and positive impact in reducing our electricity consumption and reducing our carbon footprint. c. Electricity consumption: Analysis of our electrical data shows that this year we were able to maintain our electrical consumption in line with consumption levels from the previous year. Total electrical consumption increased 1.14%, and electricity expenses increased 0.47% when compared with the same period from the 2012-2013 school year. These numbers are below our increase projections for the year. Please see table below.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: Gym/Third Floor Project: In September, the school selected the firm ARCOPLAN of Arq Carlos Jorge, as the local architect for the project. Arq. Jorge developed and submitted the construction documents for the third floor addition to the Library on March 5th. With these documents we proceeded with the bidding process for General Contractor and electrical and air conditioning sub-contractor. In April the school selected Constructora Aybar of Ing. Rafael Aybar, as the general contractor for the construction of the third floor addition to the library. In May the school selected MPG & Asociados as the air conditioning subcontractor, and Electroplanta as the electrical subcontractor. Preliminary works for the construction of the third floor addition started on Jun 6th. Works are expected to be complete by August 24th. Ing. Mario Ariza is serving as project supervisor.

Facilities Rent Report: Income from the renting of school facilities went up 78% this year to $5,191 dollars. A detailed

SCHOOL MAINTENANCE This year we received a total of 456 maintenance requests. Of these, 29 originated in Secondary Library/Tech, 31 from PE/Athletics, 128 in Middle School, 7 in Maintenance, 169 in High School, 46 in Elementary School and 43 in Administration. Types of requests ranged, from air conditioning, alarm, carpentry, electrical, event setup, furniture, masonry and plumbing.

FACULTY HOUSING This year we received a total of 331 maintenance requests for apartments. Of these, 36 were for air conditioning maintenance, 8 for alarms, 51 for carpentry works, 67 for electrical repairs, 6 for event setups, 27 for furniture repairs, 10 for masonry works and 124 for plumbing repairs. 90 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

SECURITY REPORT Eric Ramírez, Head of Security The 2013-2014 school year has presented safety challenges in CMS and in our community. For these reasons, Mr. Eric Ramirez, CMS’s Head of Security, has recommended the implementation of new procedures and projects that are focused on security necessities that have a direct impact in our community and environment.

Concerns

• Delinquency is one of the major concerns for our community. One of the goals of the Security Department is to educate the CMS community about how to prevent becoming a victim in any criminal act. • Robberies. Establish a viable and objective policy to prevent and investigate losses around the campus and at the same time, educate our security personal and provide them with the tools to deal with the diverse investigations.

Activities at CMS *In the 2013–2014 school year, no incidents or major accidents were reported for the following activities: Spring Fest, Halloween Frolic and 5K run. The security coordination for these events were made using the services of Inter-con Dominicana, Policia Nacional and Autoridad Metropolitana de Transporte (AMET).

*The High School graduation took place, for the first time, in Casa San Pablo without any incidents. There was a massive participation from the CMS community. *The Prom and After-Prom were held in Santo Domingo Country Club and Jet-Set Nightclub. Both events were monitored by the Carol Morgan School Security Department with zero incidents in both activities. Prevention and follow up were done in conjunction with the nightclub administration and the local police under CMS supervision.

Projects at CMS In the 2013-2014 school year, CMS submitted a proposal to the US Embassy for the upgrade of the five perimeter gates of the school, as a conclusion to the previous project related to the perimeter wall of the north site of campus. This wall was the first step in the implementation of a number of measures that guarantee a safer environment for our students, parents and staff. In the same school year, a second project was submitted to the embassy, this project involved perimeter cameras that will cover pedestrian areas and some other vulnerable areas around the campus.

Projects for the future • Cameras system update for HS halls The Security Department submitted to the head master and board of directors, a project to upgrade the actual IP Cameras system. The proposal includes installing IP Cameras with 360 rank of visualization in the HS corridors. This project will allow the security department to verify and confirm false alarms, pranks and lock down actions. The system will be an amazing tool that will help determine and reduce the possibilities of victims.

• Electronic devices protection This project is oriented to protect those mobile electronic devices that could be taken from classrooms or offices. The project consists of placing tags to every device that can be monitored through our Wi-Fi net or antennas around CMS.

• Clock in – Clock out This project involves all CMS staff. The proposal includes four (4) stations that register the entry and departures of CMS employees; these stations will be managed by the human resources department. The stations will be located at pedestrian entrances at the ES, administration building entrance, Ana Teresa Parada’s entrance and back parking lot guards post entrance. ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 91

PTO ANNUAL REPORT Michele Lalo, PTO President

The Parent Teacher Organization at Carol Morgan School serves as a link between the parent community and the teachers and administrators. We strive to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and concerns involving the education, growth and development of our children, while at the same time we organize social and fundraising activities to enrich our school community.

For the present school year, the PTO donated the Covered Walkway from the entrance of Ana Teresa Paredes to the Middle School hallway. Among other donations made by the PTO were: funds for the Senior Retreat, donation to Team Drift and the Golf Tournament, funds for the speakers representing Freedom from Chemical Dependency, as well as Christmas gifts and school supplies for the children of the maintenance staff at CMS.

The PTO participated in many school wide events during the year. We welcomed parents at the New Student Orientation, and offered tours of the campus and refreshments. The PTO also organized an Ice Breaker for teachers and staff to mingle and get to know each other in a fun environment. During Staff Appreciation week, we showed our support and appreciation to all CMS Staff by giving free popcorn.

In the Elementary School Division, the PTO organized Room Parents and Assistants, who serve as representatives of their classes, and are in charge of organizing events and activities during the school year. Monthly meetings were held for the Elementary School, where various topics of interest were discussed. Also for Elementary School, the PTO gave candy canes to all Elementary Students during the December Tree Lighting Ceremony. For Read Aloud Day, the PTO organized a “Read Me Story Night” for children in grades Pre K to 2nd. Children came in their pajamas, with their blankets and stuffed animals, to hear stories from our guest readers and enjoy cookies and milk. For the end of the year, the PTO once again organized the School Supplies boxes, with all the supplies needed for the start of the new school year neatly packed and ready to take home. We also recognized all Room Mothers in a PTO General Meeting, and acknowledged their hard work and dedication on behalf of our children.

For the Middle and High School Divisions, the PTO organized a series of lectures for parents by guest speakers on a variety of subjects, from Relationships between Parents and Teenagers, Sexuality during the Teen Years, and how to deal with Cyber bullying, Sexting and Unwise Social Networking. For Thanksgiving lunch, PTO mothers served the meal to both teachers and students.

For the whole school community, and in order to bring everyone together in a fun event, the PTO organized its yearly Halloween Frolic, which included inflatables, Zip line, trick or treat, the Haunted House, and many other games and food stands for the enjoyment of the whole family.

We encourage all parents to participate in PTO events, and help us create a strong family and community at CMS! 92 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION REPORT Clara Rojas Saba, Alumni Chair – Class of 1992

Memorial Service – Class of 1992 On Thursday, September 12th, the Class of 1992 held a memorial service to honor two classmates and their senior counselor, who have passed away. Classmates and family members gathered to say a few words about them, followed by the unveiling of the three bricks, and Mr. Delman’s closing remarks.

Greetings to New and Returning Alumni Parents community. The event took place in the Health Office The Alumni Association sent a welcome where a plaque was unveiled. It reads: card and a small bag of cookies to all new alumni parents. In the card we extended “IN HONOR OF MS. LINDA CONTRERAS an invitation to the welcome cocktail. FOR HER TWENTY FIVE Returning alumni parents received a YEARS OF SERVICE TO “Welcome Back” message inside their OUR SCHOOL AND OUR child’s Thursday folder. SHARKS. FOR HER LOVE AND DEDICATION IN Coffee with the Alumni Association KEEPING OUR MINDS AND BODIES IN GOOD During the second and third HEALTH.” week of October we invited our class reps for coffee at the CMS Cafeteria. We discussed their duties as representatives and our interest in keeping all alumni close to the school. Halloween Frolic As in past years, the CMS Alumni Association participated in the Halloween Frolic with the “CMS Promotional Items” booth.

Juntadera for Young Alumni 2013 Our annual get to together for the Young Alumni took place Boston Alumni Cocktail on Monday, December 16th at Mix Bar. Alumni from classes The Reunion took place 2003 – 2013 had the opportunity to see their classmates. It was on Saturday, May 3rd. a great night for all who attended. Assistance to the event did not meet expectations, as Carrier Day – March 20th only 20% of those who said The Alumni Association worked alongside the High School they would attend actually Counseling Office on the very successful career day. did.

Thirty-four (34) professionals participated, two of them via This activity is being Skype. reassessed and for the time being will be substituted Out of the thirty-four attendees, 17 were alumni, and 7 of those with other efforts that leave a bigger mark in the 17 were alumni parents. The remaining 10 were either young community. alumni or alumni parents whose children are alumni as well. Moving forward, our next reunion party will be held in 2018 for our 85th anniversary. Linda Contreras Recognition It is important to state that the costs of this past activity On Wednesday, April 23rd, the Alumni Association recognized were covered from Alumni Association funds. Mrs. Linda Contreras and her 25 years of service to the CMS ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 93

Distinguished Alumni Award Our 2014 distinguished alumni, Mr. Jaak Rannik gave a speech to the graduating class at the Senior Reception at the United States ambassador’s home on Wednesday, June 4th. Mr. Rannik and his family have been part of CMS for three generations. Mr. Rannik was recognized for his leadership in the area of maritime transportation, his role in helping improve Dominican Republic exports, and for his support for non-profit NGO’s in the country. 94 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

APPENDICES ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 95

APPENDIX H-1 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL STATISTICS Below you will find a number of charts that provide useful information about the opening of the 2013-14 school year.

YEAR Number of New Students 2013-14 75 (without PK) 2012-13 61 2011-12 77 2010-11 63 2009-10 84 2008-09 82 2007-08 79 2006-07 82

YEAR School Enrollment on 1st day of classes 2013-14 1088 2012-13 1090 2011-12 1097 2010-11 1092 2009-10 1089 2008-09 1107 2007-08 1096 2006-07 1131

School enrollment on the first day is just a little bit lower because 6 US Embassy students that will be enrolled this year are arriving a bit late.

YEAR Withdrawals ( total ) 2012-13 67 2011-12 65 2010-11 81 2009-10 92 2008-09 86 2007-08 112 2006-07 74 2006-07 1131 96 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

YEAR Withdrawals ( 8th – 11th grade) 2012-13 25 2011-12 22 2010-11 29 2009-10 32 2008-09 24 2007-08 45 2006-07 ** 2006-07 1131

YEAR Total new students In ES In MS In HS 2013-14 75 + 52 PreK 47 + 52 PreK 14 14 2012-13 61 + 51 PreK 40 + 51 PreK 10 11 2011-12 77 + 65 Pre K 43 + 65 Pre K 17 18 2010-11 63 + 55 Pre K 31 + 55 Pre K 7 25 2009-10 84 + 51 Pre K 51 + 51 Pre K 16 17 2008-09 82 + 61 Pre K 46 + 61 Pre K 16 20 2007-08 79 + 64 Pre K 47 + 64 Pre K 14 18 2006-07 82 + 64 Pre K 51 + 64 Pre K 16 15

# of Third country YEAR Total new students Dominicans USA countries Nationals represented

2013-14 127 40 50 37 16 2012-13 112 43 41 28 14 2011-12 142 59 51 32 16 2010-11 118 44 49 25 11 2009-10 135 47 56 32 14 2008-09 143 55 50 38 13 2007-08 143 61 42 40 16 2006-07 146 64 57 25 8 2006-07 146 64 57 25 8

The number of countries represented column is in reference to the third country national column. So, for example, this year of the 37 third country nationals that entered CMS, they represented 16 different countries. ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 97

APPENDIX DH-1 Writing Assessment Results CMS utilizes a school-wide writing assessment that is based on the 6 + 1 Traits which was pioneered by Education Northwest almost 30 years ago to help teachers improve their writing instruction, increase their understanding of the qualities of good writing, and hone their ability to provide effective feedback to students.

In this model, six traits, or characteristics, of clear, effective writing are defined and explained. Students are given instruction in the traits (ideas, organization, voice, word choice, fluency, and conventions) and taught to revise (improve) their writing based on the trait descriptions. Consistent with common core standards, students receive instruction on the qualities of effective persuasive, expository, and narrative writing and how to appropriately apply the traits to the writing purpose

Although all students in grades 2-12 are actively writing in classes and are assessed, only grades 3, 5, 8, and 11 are analyzed for indications of school-wide growth and performance and only these designated grade results are formally reported to parents.

This is our second year of administering the writing assessment for Spanish utilizing prompts to parallel those used in grade 8 and grade 11 English.

SIX TRAITS WRITING ASSESSMENT RESULTS

Approaching Below Standard Meets Standard Exceeds Standard Standard Grade 3 2011-12 7% 18% 75% 0% 2012-13 4% 28% 67% 0% 2013-14 9% 37% 54% 0%

Grade 5 2011-12 6% 25% 69% 0% 2012-13 6% 27% 67% 0% 2013-14 5% 33% 62% 0%

Grade 8 2011-12 1% 49% 41% 9% 2012-13 0% 19% 55% 25% 2013-14 0% 26% 58% 16%

Grade 11 2011-12 2% 35% 51% 12% 2012-13 4% 45% 42% 9% 2013-14 2% 46% 46% 6%

Spanish, 2012-13 0% 35% 54% 11% Grade 8 2013-14 0% 15% 58% 27%

Spanish, 2012-13 0% 26% 53% 21% Grade 11 2013-14 1% 23% 53% 23% 98 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

APPENDIX DH-2

Selected Items from Middle States Standards Survey: In past years, we have administered surveys to gather information regarding level of performance and stakeholder satisfaction. This chart is a compilation of responses to the Middle States Standards Survey administered this year that are similar in nature to the types of questions from previous surveys. Respondents were asked to rate how well the school adheres to the descriptor associated with established standards (1-Does not meet expectations; 2-Partially meets/Is in need of improvement; 3-Meets the expectations; 4-Exceeds the expectations of the indicator). Indicator Staff Parents Student Average Indicators for all schools: The school takes steps to ensure that students and their families understand and support the school’s philosophy/ 3.25 3.45 3.21 3.3 mission. The school leadership maintains appropriate and constructive relations with families, students, staff, the community, and 3.51 3.6 3.12 3.4 with each other in the interest of serving the needs of the students. The school’s facilities and equipment are appropriate for achieving its philosophy/mission and are healthy, safe, and 3.32 3.65 3.25 3.4 well maintained. Staff members are committed to the school, dedicated to 3.34 3.57 3.05 3.3 their work, and take pride in the outcome of their efforts. The school’s families and community demonstrate commitment to, pride in, and support for the school through 3.4 3.53 3.18 3.4 participation, promotion of its mission, and financial support. Members of the staff, students, and their families feel safe 3.53 3.80 3.42 3.6 in the school. A clearly defined, written code of student conduct supports an environment that is conducive to learning and is understood 3.31 3.59 3.13 3.3 by students, staff, and families. The code is enforced fairly and uniformly. The educational program includes opportunities for students to develop knowledge, attitudes, and practices necessary for 3.39 3.61 3.18 3.4 personal wellness and a healthy lifestyle. The educational program provides instruction in the basic subject areas of language arts and literature mathematics, the sciences, and social sciences. 3.39 3.69 3.43 3.5 The educational program includes experiences in visual and 3.44 3.69 3.41 3.5 performing arts, health, Spanish, and physical education. The educational program includes instruction in effective uses of information technology and provides opportunities 3.43 3.71 3.25 3.5 for application. The instructional program is designed to meet students’ 3.34 3.55 3.55 3.5 needs in accordance with the school’s philosophy/mission. The leadership and staff commit to, participate in, and share 3.38 3.55 3.04 3.3 in accountability for student learning. ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 99

Communication with families regarding students’ progress in learning and performance is regular, productive, and 3.36 3.52 3.14 3.3 meaningful. Students learn and perform at levels expected, or progress is 3.32 3.49 3.17 3.3 being made to raise results accordingly. Career awareness activities are provided as appropriate. 3.35 3.52 3.09 3.3 The school offers an orientation program for new students and their families to share the school’s philosophy/mission, 3.42 3.59 3.22 3.4 policies, procedures, and expectations. Meals provided by the school meet generally accepted nutritional standards. Information about nutritional values 3.10 3.23 2.65 3.0 of the foods is available. The school implements written policies and procedures to 3.24 3.53 3.23 3.3 identify and address the needs of students with special needs. Students are offered opportunities to build their skills in handling responsibility, taking initiative, leadership 3.41 3.48 3.28 3.4 competencies, cooperation, and self-direction. The school recognizes student accomplishments, 3.42 3.57 3.17 3.4 contributions, and responsibilities in meaningful ways. Relationships among staff, volunteers, and students 3.41 3.60 3.02 3.3 demonstrate respect, fairness, and understanding. Media center staff is sufficient and appropriately qualified to 3.33 3.66 3.34 3.4 provide effective services to students and staff. Technology resources are appropriately maintained and 3.4 3.62 3.24 3.4 supported annually with funding from the school’s budget. 100 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

APPENDIX DH-3 School-Wide MAP® Results, Proficiency & Growth

2013-2014 Distribution Growth Proficiency

2012-2013

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APPENDIX ES-1

PEABODY PICTURE VOCABULARY TEST-4 The PPVT-4 is used to measure receptive vocabulary for Standard American English.

This table shows the expected score for students at each grade level. Expected Growth Scale Value (GSV) Scores Grade Fall Spring PK 135 K 136 147 1 148 157 2 158 165 3 166 174 4 175 181 5 182 187

The bar graph below shows the average score Carol Morgan School students achieved.

This bar chart shows learning gains on the PPVT-4 made by students who received additional oral language instruction and participated in Oral Language Boost Groups. Please note that a gain greater than 8 points is noted to be a significant amount of growth. 102 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

DIBELS

Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) data can be utilized to monitor progress of our kindergartners and first graders in their early literacy skills. Scores are shown as percentages of total students who met proficiency. ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 103

APPENDIX ES-2

FIFTH GRADE WINNERS OF THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Sofía Armenteros Camino Ian Chang Ju Gregor Deininger Nicolas Fernández Rienecker Roberto Herrera Sosa Renata Latour Cabral Agustín Maglione Silva Clara Marinozzi Laura Miyar Díaz Viana Moreno Ticona Halle Pepping Diana Perez Souto Emilia Polanco Vega Julio Ríos Brache Shelly Rood Kelner

APPENDIX ES-3

CMS’ ELEMENTARY DIVISION – AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE

Grade Level 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 Pre-Kindergarten 94.93% 94.63% 94.90% Kindergarten 95.77% 95.55% 95.60% First 94.66% 94.50% 95.65% Second 96.43% 96.23% 96.82% Third 96.01% 95.80% 96.13% Fourth 96.31% 96.19% 95.01% Fifth 96.21% 96.01% 96.71% Total 95.80% 95.60% 95.88% 104 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

APPENDIX MS-1

MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS SCHOOL YEAR 2013-2014

The following Gr. 8 students were awarded the Presidential Awards for Educational Excellence for maintaining a 90% average through Middle School and scoring at an above average above the 85%-ile on a standardized test. Presidential Awards for Educational Achievement Pacheco, César Agramonte, José Howson, Regina Alvarez, Matilda Bolinaga, Daniel Ferrúa, Ricardo Sánchez, Mónica Monzón, Veronica Alphonso, Khursten Distinto, Claudia Serra, Gerard Carbonell Freixas, Teófilo The following Gr. 8 students were awarded the Presidential Awards for Educational Achievement for showing outstanding educational growth, improvement, commitment or intellectual development in one or more of their academic subjects, but do not meet the criteria for the Educational Excellence award. Presidential Awards for Educational Excellence Cuadra, José Deininger, Cora Fernández, Cruz Foote, Daniel González, Nicole Kim, Kyu-Ri Morris, Haven Muñiz, Sylvia Pacheco, Lilia Peña, Katherine Rodríguez Robledo, Andrea Carbonell Freixas, Teófilo

The end of the year Middle School awards assembly was held on May 30, 2014 and students were recognized for outstanding academic achievements; see Appendix MS-7 for a complete list of the students and their awards. ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 105

APPENDIX MS-2

Measure of Academic Performance (MAP) RESULTS – JUNE 2014 %AGE MEETING EXPECTED GROWTH AND AT PROFICIENCY FALL 2013 TO SPRING 2014 106 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

APPENDIX MS-3

6th Grade PBL Topics

APPENDIX MS-4 Funds Raised for Washington DC EARNINGS FROM FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES 8TH GRADE 2013-2014 RD$ US$ Halloween Booth - Frio Frio $ 36,470.00 $ 858.12 Fifa Tournament $ 36,500.00 $ 858.82 Johnny Rockets - Tips RD$ $ 50,345.00 $ 1,184.59 Johnny Rockets - Tips US$ $ 5,100.00 $ 120.00 Johnny Rockets - 15% Net Sale $ 41,370.00 $ 973.43 Zumba Master Class $ 101,045.00 $ 2,377.53 Water Sale - from Fifa Tournament $ 2,755.00 $ 64.82 Car Wash $ 29,800.00 $ 701.18 Domino's Pizza - Tips RD$ $ 28,545.00 $ 671.65 Domino's Pizza - Tips US $ $ 1,700.00 $ 40.00 Dominos's Pizza - 15% Net Sale $ 18,675.00 $ 439.41

TOTAL $ 352,305.00 $ 8,289.55 MINUS: FINANCIAL AID REQUESTED $ 212,500.00 $ 5,000.00 MINUS: HOODIES $ 99,120.20 $ 2,332.24 BALANCE $ 40,684.80 $ 957.31 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 107

APPENDIX MS-5

New Middle School Schedule

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7

Period 1 A F D B G E C 7:30 – 8:30

Period 2 B G E C A F D 8:35 – 9:35

BREAK 9:35 – 9:55

Period 3 C A F D B G E 10:00 –11:00

Period 4 D B G E C A F 11:05 – 12:05

6th Advisory 6th Advisory 6th Intramural Advisory ASSEMBLY 7th Intramural 7th Advisory 7th Advisory CLUBS ADVISORY ADVISOR 12:10 – 12:35 8th Advisory 8th Intramural 8th Advisory

LUNCH 12:35-1:10

Period 5 E C A F D B G 1:15 - 2:15

Attendance Chart SCHOOL YEAR 2013-2014

Attendance Totals 2013-2014 Present Tardiness Gr. 6 97.35% 2.88% Gr. 7 97.11% 3.80% Gr. 8 97.72% 4.27% Total 97.39% 3.65% 108 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

APPENDIX MS-6

List of NJHS Activities for the 2013-2014 School Year

Club Advisor Event Recipient Amount raised/donated NJHS Anderson/ Donation Family of Nelson RD $20,000 Pequero Mattias NJHS Anderson/ Hot Dog/snack Aldeas SOS Los Food and snacks to all the children Peguero Picnic lunch Mina and workers at the orphanage NJHS Anderson/ Bonfire Nido para Angeles $3,300 to be deposited into Pequero account plus the $9,151 left over from last year - $1,565 transferred to Cash on hand for bank – Total of $10,886 to be deposited NJHS Anderson/ Halloween Frolic – Anyone N/A Peguero Free Hersey Kisses given out NJHS Anderson/ Pizza/Skim Ice Sale Nido para Los $14,642 to be deposited into Peguero 11-8-13 Angeles account NJHS Anderson/ Deposit Account $25,528 Peguero NJHS Anderson/ Angel Tree Project Aldeas SOS Los Gifts for every child and worker Peguero Mina at the orphanage NJHS Anderson/ Bake Sale Nido para Los $25,652 Peguero 12-6-13 Angeles NJHS Anderson/ Flowers for Senora Caro ($7,000) Peguero Induction Ceremony 1-25-14 NJHS Anderson/ Bake Sale 2-13-14 Nido para los Angeles $24,350 Peguero NJHS Anderson/ Bake Sale 3-21-14 Nido para los Angeles $8,648 Peguero NJHS Anderson/ Donation 4-30-14 Maintenance Worker ($3,000) Peguero NJHS Anderson/ Deposit 4-30-14 Account $55,650 Peguero NJHS Anderson/ Bake Sale 5-23-14 In Cash box $12,795 Peguero NJHS Anderson/ End of Year Kids and advisors 21 tickets for X-Men movie Peguero Celebration purchased ($5,250) – Balance left in cash box ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 109

APPENDIX MS-7

MS Awards Assembly – May 30, 2014

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

Mariana Sanz - Language Arts Kira Herzog - Language Arts Katherine Peña - Language Arts Mariana Sanz - Spanish María Amalia Caamaño - Math Carlo De los Santos - Algebra I Samuel Kahn - Math Abdiana Mercedes - Social Studies Franco Simó Sánchez - Algebra IA María Sanchez - Social Studies Outstanding Caterina Haché - Science Andrea Rodríguez Robledo - Geometry Valentina Sanz - Science Achivement Camila Restrepo - PE/Health Andrea Rodríguez Robledo - Spanish Amber Smuts - PE/Health Aloys d’Yvoire - Spanish Haven Morris - Social Studies Camila Orr - Technology Darío Seastedt - SSL Daniel Bolinaga - Science Soo Ji Choi - Literacy Skills Regina Howson - PE/Health

Gianna Valencia-LA José Agramonte - Language Arts Juan Cayro Delgado - LA Alexia Cabrera-Math Liliana Uhn Hee Cho - Math Nicolas Castillo - Math Miguel Ureña-Social Studies Konrad Casler - Social Studies Enrique Corral - Social Studies Outstanding Valeria Schad-Science Mónica Sánchez - Science Enrique Corral - Technology Improvement Andrés Logroño-PE/Health Marianna Farisello - Spanish Vicente Vargas - Science María Brant - Spanish Dominique Hasbún - PE/Health Francesca Longo - Spanish Alejandro Castillo - Technology Khursten Alphonso - SSL John Paul Fernandez - PE/Health José Miguel Roig - Literacy Skills Khursten Alphonso-Technology

Ana Cerda-Language Arts Nadime Hasbun-Math Michael Liang-Language Arts Natalie Diez-Social Studies Claudia Distinto-Language Arts Gabriel Perry-Math Amber Smuts-Science Frederick Emam-Zadé-Math Gabriel Perry-OLC Outstanding Ana Cristina Perez-PE/ Health Nicole González-Social Studies Isabel García-Social Studies Effort Alexandra Sanz-Spanish Nicole González-Spanish Katerina Rodríguez Vilaín- Science Katiana Casler-SSL Gustavo Martínez-Science Michele Condini-PE/Health Ana Velazco-OLC Andrés Gómez-PE/Health Isabella Guastaferro-Spanish Rafael Imbert-Technology Jomairy Aybar-Literacy Skills 110 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

BAND 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

Andrew Kimball - Beg. Band Francesca Longo - Advanced Band Nicole González - Concert Band Alejandra Sanz - Beg. Band Junghee Han - Advanced Band Kyu-Ri Kim - Concert Band

CHOIR 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Laura Dauhajre - Beg.Choir Katerina Rodriguez Vilaín - Beg. Choir Lisa Alexia Vicini - Advanced Choir Maria Amalia Caamaño - Advanced Choir

ART 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Regina Howson Gia Cavagliano Rosalia Mejía Rivera Sylvia Muñiz Pamela Suárez Katherine Peña Brown

DRAMA 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

Gianna Valencia - Beg.Drama José Maria Aris-Beg. Drama Haven Morris - Advanced Drama Julianna Hernández - Beg.Drama Isabel García-Beg. Drana Luisa Marinozzi - Advanced Drama

AWARDS FOR MODELING TRIBES AGREEMENTS 6-8th GRADE

6TH GRADE 7TH GRADE 8TH GRADE Nicole González Natalie Diez Sarah Lizarazu Josefina Muñoz Miguel Ureña Gaetano Pellicce Daniel Foote Carlos Irizarry Lisa Alexia Vicini Lilia Pacheco Anabela Pablo Martínez Daniela García Andrea Rodríguez Robledo ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 111

APPENDIX HS-1 Advanced Placement Results Note: Advanced Placement results were not available at the time this report was printed. Please contact the HS Guidance Office to request a copy of the results. APPENDIX HS-2

College Acceptance and Attendance COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES - 100% Pursued Further Education (*Colleges attended by members of the Class of 2014) American University* Georgetown University* University of Pennsylvania* American University of Paris** Georgia Institute of Technology* Pennsylvania State University- University Park** Assumption College Hult International Business School Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra* Babson College* Universidad Iberoamericana*********** Purdue University Bard College Iona College Quinnipiac University Bentley University* John Cabot University Regis University Boston College* Johns Hopkins University* University of Rhode Island Boston University* Johnson & Wales University* Roger Williams University Brandeis University Kings College London Rollins College* Brigham Young University- Hawaii Kwantlen Polytechnic University Saint Joseph’s University Bryant University Lasell College Saint Louis University University of California- Los Angeles Lawrence Technological University Saint Michael’s College University of California- San Diego Lehigh University* Salve Regina University* California State University- San Marcos* Lesley University Savannah College of Art & Design Capilano University (Canada)* LIM College School of Visual Arts The Catholic University of America Loyola Marymount University University of South Florida Chapman University Loyola University Chicago University of Southern California University of Chicago* Loyola University New Orleans Southern Methodist University University of Colorado- Denver University of Miami University of St. Andrews (Scotland) Columbia University* Miami International University of Art & Design* Stonehill College Concordia University (Canada)* Manhattanville College Suffolk University***** Curry College McGill University Syracuse University* Dartmouth University* University of Michigan Trent University University of Denver* Michigan State University University of Toronto* DePaul University* New York School of Interior Design Trinity College Drexel University New York University** Tufts University Eckerd College Newbury College University of Utah* Emerson College** North Carolina State University University of Vermont Emmanuel College* Northern Illinois University* University of Virginia* Emory University* Northeastern University* Virginia Commonwealth University Fairfield University Northwestern University* Utah State University Fisher College University of Notre Dame** Villanova University University of Florida* Nova Southeastern University Wentworth Institute of Technology Florida Atlantic University* Pace University- NYC Wesleyan University Florida International University* University of the Pacific Western Michigan University* Florida Institute of Technology Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts* Wheaton College (MA) Florida State University* Parsons The New School of Design* Wheelock College The George Washington University** York University 112 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

College Application Statistics

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Number of Graduates 75 75 76 86 68 Applied to N/S American or 57 59 67 67 59 European Universities Number of Non- DR 333 483 496 570 519 Applications Sent Out

Incomplete Applications ** ** ** 130 92

Average amount of N/S American or European ** ** ** 8.36 8.79 University applications per student 15 17 Number of Students applying (high= 16 (high= 17 ** ** ** to more than 10 schools schools schools applied) applied) Acceptances 172 174 280 250 231 Attending N/S American or 52 59 61 58 56 European Universities

Financial Aid Offered 315,800 110, 500 607,742 839,000 337,500

Financial Aid Accepted 119,100 9,000 117,742 184,500 52,000

Applied to DR Universities 20 16 14 24 12

Accepted to DR Universities 20 16 14 24 12

Attending DR Universities 20 16 14 24 12

No decision of University at 3 1 1 1 0 Report Time

AFS Program 0 0 0 0 0

Horse back Other programs 0 1 competitions- 1 Gap Year

Gap Year

** New data the H.S. Counseling Department is tracking ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 113

APPENDIX HS-3

Senior Extended Essay

Paper 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 60-69% 0.13% 9% 70-79% 59% 60% 37% 44% 24% 26% 80 -89% 24% 23% 42% 25% 47% 43% 90 -100% 17% 17% 21% 31% 16% 22%

Oral 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 Defense 60-69% 3% 2% 70-79% 25% 20% 20% 15% 6% 13% 80-89% 38% 51% 60% 41% 48% 53% 90-100% 37% 29% 20% 44% 43% 32%

APPENDIX HS-4

Attendance Rates 114 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

9th 10th 11th 12th AV

% In Attendance 95% 95% 97% 94% 95%

% Morning 8% 6% 7% 7% 7% Tardies % Detention 0.46% 0.74% 0.40% 0.63% 0.56% Tardies ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 115

APPENDIX HS-5

High School Award Winners

Valedictorian: Maggie Baird Salutatorian: Catalina Guerra Ibarra CMS Award: Montserat Tarragó Fernández Scholarship Award: (TBD – End of 4th Qtr) PTO Humanitarian Award: María Laura León

The following students were awarded departmental awards at the end of the school year for outstanding academic work in each subject areas.

SUBJECT Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English María Lulo Min-Gee Jung Ben Kimball José Fernandez Ramón Tarrago Math Juan Ferrúa Mario Chang Maggie Baird Andrea Robledo (8th) Math Olympics Ramón Tarragó Juan Ferrúa Mario Chang Pedro Castillo Social Studies Alex McQuilling Nico Peña María Prida Astrid Galvez Spanish Ramón Tarragó Andrea Vega Sebastian Rodríguez Carolina Hasbun Dominican History & Montserrat Tarragó Geography SSL Ming-Yee-Yang Marco Fernández Physical Ed. Carlos Ariza Nico Peña Daniel Monzón Christina Besosa Science Alex McQuilling David Lalo Shirley Leong Astrid Galvez Monserrat Tarrago Band Oscar Chang Alberto Debes Ben Kimball Maggie Baird Theater Arts Maxine Vidal Nikoloz Vetsko María Bowen Astrid Galvez Visual Arts María Lulo Karla Sebelén Carolina Hasbun María José Choir Andres Farach Andrea Gautreau Christina Besosa Méndez Shirley Leong Technology Alex McQuilling Pablo Campollo Alan Fernández Community Mario Gamundi David Lalo Karla Sebelén Montserrat Tarragó Service Lara Fernandez Luisa Estrella Gabriela De Los Santos 116 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION AWARDS 2014

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 Chang, Wan-Li McQuilling, Alexander Vars Ferrúa Elmúdesi, Juan A. Baird, Maggie (Mario) Vega Troncoso, Andrea Lopez Penson, Laura Kimball, Benjamin Guerra Ibarra, Catalina Muriel De Los Santos, Fernández Ferrúa, José De Rodríguez, Nicolás Fernando Saini, Jahaan Gabriela Jesus Rodríguez Caprettini, Tarragó Fernández, Ariza Matos, Carlos Yang, Min Gee Jesús Sebastian Montserrat

Lulo Abinader, María Amalia Lalo Rudman, David Leong Joa, Shirley Hasbun Elias, Carolina

Presidential Excellence Award Baird, Maggie Guerra Ibarra, Catalina Brant Haza, Andrés Castillo Planas, Pedro Carlos Elmúdesi Salazar, Juan Alberto Capeans Ramos, Gianfranco Besosa Gomez, Cristina Perez Torres, David Daniel Ariza Matos, Gustavo Bonetti Terán, Jose Miguel Rodríguez Vilain, Manuel Armenteros Garip, Jorge

Presidential Citizenship Award Armenteros, Jorge Baird, Maggie Besosa, Christina Bonetti, Mariela Brant ,Andrés Campollo, Pablo Diez Herrera, Giovanna Elmúdesi, Juan Fernández, Marco Galvez, Astrid Gamundi, Daniela Hasbun, Carolina Hazoury, Nozim León Rivera, Maria Munne, Karla Ovalle, Hillary Poluhovich, Frederick Rizek , Nabila Tarragó, Montserrat ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 117

APPENDIX HS-6

PSAT & SAT Results

PSAT Results 10th & 11th Grade (October 2013) 118 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

Our PSAT results reflect the performance from both our 10th and 11th grade students. As you can see from the results we compared the most favorable in the writing skills strand, and the least favorable in the mathematics strand. In the years ahead, we will be able to look at longitudinal data from our students as we compare their scores from 10th to 11th grade. This longitudinal data will prove helpful in making instructional and programmatic decisions.

SAT Note: Natonal SAT results were not available at the time this report was printed. Please contact the HS Guidance Office to request a copy of the results. ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 119

APPENDIX AD-1

ENROLLMENT FISCAL % ES MS HS TOTAL YEAR INCREASE 1998-1999 483 163 218 864 BASE 1999-2000 525 189 217 931 7.75 2000-2001 543 219 244 1006 8.06 2001-2002 533 246 262 1041 3.48 2002-2003 556 246 280 1082 3.94 2003-2004 555 244 304 1103 1.94 2004-2005 528 234 300 1062 -3.71 2005-2006 550 250 326 1126 6.03 2006-2007 550 253 309 1112 -1.24 2007-2008 564 247 296 1107 -0.45 2008-2009 563 237 307 1107 0 2009-2010 573 241 313 1127 1.81 2010-2011 536 242 311 1089 -3.37 2011-2012 553 243 319 1115 2.39 2012-2013 535 248 317 1100 -1.35 2013-2014 539 252 309 1100 0

ACCEPTANCES

FISCAL YEAR ES MS HS TOTAL

2003-2004 97 14 22 133

2004-2005 123 25 29 177

2005-2006 130 22 30 182

2006-2007 121 14 17 152

2007-2008 113 17 20 150

2008-2009 107 16 20 143

2009-2010 133 20 18 171

2010-2011 112 15 28 155

2011-2012 109 9 10 128

2012-2013 72 2 6 80

2013-2014 105 14 14 133 120 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

APPLICANTS

FISCAL YEAR ES MS HS TOTAL

2003-2004 179 36 51 266

2004-2005 155 37 44 236

2005-2006 184 38 58 280

2006-2007 166 36 39 241

2007-2008 175 26 39 240

2008-2009 181 30 28 239

2009-2010 162 28 29 219

2010-2011 136 27 38 201

2011-2012 142 29 23 194

2012-2013 129 24 20 173

2013-2014 152 32 28 212

NATIONALITIES

NATIONALITY 03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14

American 370 363 395 339 315 301 315 308 311 306 311 Angolan 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 Argentinian 1 5 4 5 1 7 7 7 7 9 8 Austria 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 1 Barbadian 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Belgian 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 2 Bolivian 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 Brazilian 6 6 6 10 13 16 19 20 18 13 14 British 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 2 2 Burundian 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Canadian 13 9 13 17 8 8 3 2 2 4 6 Chilean 0 0 0 0 1 4 2 1 0 0 4 Chinese 3 3 3 5 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 Colombian 14 11 12 13 11 12 6 4 6 12 18 Costa Rican 6 7 7 5 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 Cuban 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 121

Danish 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 5 2 2 Dominican 594 564 575 612 662 659 641 626 624 610 586 Dutch 6 4 4 3 6 6 5 2 5 5 5 Ecuadorian 3 4 4 5 3 3 5 5 5 5 4 Estonian 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Finnish 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 French 2 4 4 3 2 2 1 2 2 1 5 German 5 4 4 5 3 1 3 6 10 9 10 Ghanaian 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Guatemalan 6 5 5 4 8 8 6 4 6 7 6 Haitian 0 0 0 1 0 0 12 1 1 1 0 Honduran 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 0 Indian 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 3 3 3 Israeli 2 1 4 5 1 1 1 1 1 4 2 Italian 8 8 13 12 7 9 9 10 12 13 15 Jamaican 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Japanese 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 2 1 1 Mexican 3 3 3 8 9 8 5 5 5 6 5 Nicaraguan 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 2 2 Norwegian 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 Panamanian 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Peruvian 4 5 6 6 2 4 4 3 4 4 2 Polish 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Russian 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Salvadoran 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 South African 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 5 5 6 6 South Korean 6 7 7 11 7 10 10 10 12 9 10 Spanish 22 23 27 14 15 19 24 28 32 36 40 Swedish 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 Swiss 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 3 3 2 Taiwanese 5 7 11 12 9 8 8 3 5 4 4 Turkish 0 0 1 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 Ugandan 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 Uruguayan 1 1 0 0 2 2 2 1 1 0 2 Venezuelan 10 7 8 8 5 2 10 12 13 14 17 TOTAL 1103 1063 1126 1112 1107 1107 1127 1089 1115 1100 1100 122 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

APPENDIX DV-1

Naming Project – Rooms Available

Library, Technology Center & Cafeteria Project Cost per Square Meter

First Floor Area (M2) Cost/M2 (US$) Total (US$) 60% US$ Cafeteria (Fund. PROPAGAS) 940 610 573,400 344,040 Kitchen (Fund. PROPAGAS) 298 655 195,266 117,160 Network Center 108 655 70,628 42,377 Copy Room (Grupo Acego) 60 655 39,053 23,432 Bookstore 118 655 77,275 46,365 Infirmary (ARS PALIC) 217 655 142,087 85,253 Library (REID & CO) 630 655 412,650 247,590 Total First Floor 2,370 1,510,359 906,217

Second Floor Area (M2) Cost/M2 (US$) Total (US$) 60% US$ Video Conference Room (Claro) 218 655 142,991 85,795 Computer Lab 1 (Mac) 119 655 77,945 46,767 HS Computer Lab (BOD 2009-10) 104 655 68,120 40,872 Computer Lab 3 (Flow Lab) 98 655 64,190 38,514 Library 587 655 384,569 230,742 Total Second Floor 1,126 737,815 442,690 Total Construction 3,497 2,248,174 1,348,907

Art Pavillion Project Cost Per Square Meter Rooms Area (M2) Cost/M2 (US$) Total (US$) 60% US$ Elementary Art Room 81.4 602 49,003 29,402 Elementary Art & Music Room 81.4 602 49,003 29,402 High School Visual Art Room 108.4 602 65,257 39,154 High School Ceramic Room 81.4 602 49,003 29,402 Middle School Art Room 81.4 602 49,003 29,402 Total 434 261,268 156,761

NOTE: We will have more rooms available for sponsorship on the third floor of our current MS/HS Library. A list of the new rooms will be added to this chart. ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 123

Appendix DCSMC-1 124 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

DCSMC-2 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 125

DCSMC-3

DCSMC-4 126 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

DCSMC-5

DCSMC-6

List of Schools: AS - Ashton School SMS - St. Michael’s School ASSD - American School of Santo Domingo SPS - St. Patrick School CMS - Carol Morgan School TCFL - The Community for Learning CBNH - Colegio Bilingue New Horizons SJS - St. Joseph School SGS - Saint George School ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 127

DCSMC-7

List of Schools: AS - Ashton School SMS - St. Michael’s School ASSD - American School of Santo Domingo SPS - St. Patrick School CMS - Carol Morgan School SJS - St. Joseph School CBNH - Colegio Bilingue New Horizons SGS - Saint George School 128 ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14

DCSMC-8

List of Schools:

AS - Ashton School CMS - Carol Morgan School CBNH - Colegio Bilingue New Horizons SGS - Saint George School SPS - St. Patrick School SJS - St. Joseph School ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 129

DCSMC-9

Follower Comparison among Similar Schools by June 4, 2014

Joined 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Facebook School SGS ASSD CBNH SPS SMS TCFL AS CMS SJS Followers 815 1187 2009 1849 602 776 701 1127 328 Time Online 4y/9m 4y/6m 3y/11m 3y/9m 2y/5m 2y/4m 2y/2m 1y/7m 8m Avg. Monthly 12.2 21.9 42.7 41 20.8 27.7 27 59.3 41 Growth

Joined Not On 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Twitter Twitter School SGS CBNH SPS AS SMS CMS SJS ASSD TCFL Followers 192 296 305 167 67 287 46 8 - Time Online 5y/1m 3y/10m 3y/9m 2y/6m 2y/2m 1y/7m 8m 7m - Avg. Monthly 3.1 6.4 6.8 5.6 2.6 15.1 5.8 1.1 - Growth

Joined Zero Not On 2013 2014 Instagram Posts Instagram School CMS SGS SJS SPS AS CBNH ASSD SMS TCFL Followers 934 111 253 309 157 0 - - - Time Online 1y/3m 1y 8m 6m 1m Unknown - - - Avg. Monthly 62.3 9.25 31.6 51.5 157 0 - - - Growth

List of Schools: AS - Ashton School ASSD - American School of Santo Domingo CMS - Carol Morgan School CBNH - Colegio Bilingue New Horizons SGS - Saint George School SMS - St. Michael’s School SPS - St. Patrick School TCFL - The Community for Learning SJS - St. Joseph School

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